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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.62, 983.70 and 589

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.62, 983.70 and 589 is: 882.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.62 : 983.70 = 589 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.62/983.70 = 589/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.62x = 983.70 × 589
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.62x = 579,399.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,399.30/656.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.40

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