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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 658.91, 987.08 and 594.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 658.91, 987.08 and 594.11 is: 890.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    658.91 : 987.08 = 594.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    658.91/987.08 = 594.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    658.91x = 987.08 × 594.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    658.91x = 586,426.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,426.19/658.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.00

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