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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.19, 982.91 and 589.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.19, 982.91 and 589.83 is: 884.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.19 : 982.91 = 589.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.19/982.91 = 589.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.19x = 982.91 × 589.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.19x = 579,746.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,746.86/655.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.86

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