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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.88, 984.36 and 579.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.88, 984.36 and 579.56 is: 869.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.88 : 984.36 = 579.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.88/984.36 = 579.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.88x = 984.36 × 579.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.88x = 570,495.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,495.68/655.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.82

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