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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.68, 983.58 and 592.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.68, 983.58 and 592.84 is: 887.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.68 : 983.58 = 592.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.68/983.58 = 592.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.68x = 983.58 × 592.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.68x = 583,105.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,105.57/656.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.96

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