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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.04, 985.74 and 585.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.04, 985.74 and 585.40 is: 878.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.04 : 985.74 = 585.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.04/985.74 = 585.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.04x = 985.74 × 585.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.04x = 577,052.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,052.20/657.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.26

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