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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.58, 1,046.88 and 658.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.58, 1,046.88 and 658.06 is: 984.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.58 : 1,046.88 = 658.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.58/1,046.88 = 658.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.58x = 1,046.88 × 658.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.58x = 688,909.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,909.85/699.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.75

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