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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 772.96, 1,158.36 and 658.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 772.96, 1,158.36 and 658.48 is: 986.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    772.96 : 1,158.36 = 658.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    772.96/1,158.36 = 658.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    772.96x = 1,158.36 × 658.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    772.96x = 762,756.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,756.89/772.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.80

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