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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.73, 986.99 and 590.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.73, 986.99 and 590.50 is: 886.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.73 : 986.99 = 590.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.73/986.99 = 590.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.73x = 986.99 × 590.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.73x = 582,817.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,817.60/657.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.10

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