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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.54, 984.99 and 584.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.54, 984.99 and 584.90 is: 877.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.54 : 984.99 = 584.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.54/984.99 = 584.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.54x = 984.99 × 584.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.54x = 576,120.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,120.65/656.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.51

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