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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.74, 986.59 and 572.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.74, 986.59 and 572.79 is: 857.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.74 : 986.59 = 572.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.74/986.59 = 572.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.74x = 986.59 × 572.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.74x = 565,108.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,108.89/658.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.86

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