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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.02, 987.26 and 586.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.02, 987.26 and 586.30 is: 878.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.02 : 987.26 = 586.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.02/987.26 = 586.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.02x = 987.26 × 586.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.02x = 578,830.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,830.54/659.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.32

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