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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657, 984.42 and 583.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657, 984.42 and 583.56 is: 874.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657 : 984.42 = 583.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657/984.42 = 583.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657x = 984.42 × 583.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657x = 574,468.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,468.14/657
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.38

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