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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.89, 988.12 and 615.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.89, 988.12 and 615.75 is: 923.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.89 : 988.12 = 615.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.89/988.12 = 615.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.89x = 988.12 × 615.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.89x = 608,434.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,434.89/658.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.42

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