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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.91, 988.38 and 562.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.91, 988.38 and 562.11 is: 843.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.91 : 988.38 = 562.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.91/988.38 = 562.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.91x = 988.38 × 562.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.91x = 555,578.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,578.28/658.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.18

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