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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.59, 981.98 and 583.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.59, 981.98 and 583.98 is: 873.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.59 : 981.98 = 583.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.59/981.98 = 583.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.59x = 981.98 × 583.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.59x = 573,455.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,455.69/656.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.38

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