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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.59, 986.67 and 536.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.59, 986.67 and 536.09 is: 804.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.59 : 986.67 = 536.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.59/986.67 = 536.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.59x = 986.67 × 536.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.59x = 528,938.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,938.99/657.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.37

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