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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.40, 986.10 and 592.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.40, 986.10 and 592.60 is: 888.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.40 : 986.10 = 592.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.40/986.10 = 592.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.40x = 986.10 × 592.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.40x = 584,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,362.86/657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.90

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