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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.96, 985.73 and 585.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.96, 985.73 and 585.06 is: 876.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.96 : 985.73 = 585.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.96/985.73 = 585.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.96x = 985.73 × 585.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.96x = 576,708.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,708.27/657.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.51

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