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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.04, 987.24 and 586.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.04, 987.24 and 586.40 is: 879.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.04 : 987.24 = 586.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.04/987.24 = 586.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.04x = 987.24 × 586.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.04x = 578,917.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,917.54/658.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.76

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