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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 655.93, 984.48 and 586.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 655.93, 984.48 and 586.41 is: 880.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    655.93 : 984.48 = 586.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    655.93/984.48 = 586.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    655.93x = 984.48 × 586.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    655.93x = 577,308.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,308.92/655.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.14

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