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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.92, 988.39 and 505.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.92, 988.39 and 505.12 is: 757.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.92 : 988.39 = 505.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.92/988.39 = 505.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.92x = 988.39 × 505.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.92x = 499,255.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,255.56/658.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.69

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