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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 709.28, 1,058.70 and 658.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 709.28, 1,058.70 and 658.56 is: 982.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    709.28 : 1,058.70 = 658.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    709.28/1,058.70 = 658.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    709.28x = 1,058.70 × 658.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    709.28x = 697,217.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,217.47/709.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.99

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