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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 688.84, 1,034.58 and 658.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 688.84, 1,034.58 and 658.12 is: 988.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    688.84 : 1,034.58 = 658.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    688.84/1,034.58 = 658.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    688.84x = 1,034.58 × 658.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    688.84x = 680,877.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,877.79/688.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.44

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