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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.98, 987.52 and 529.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.98, 987.52 and 529.36 is: 793.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.98 : 987.52 = 529.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.98/987.52 = 529.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.98x = 987.52 × 529.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.98x = 522,753.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,753.59/658.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.28

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