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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.02, 987.90 and 556.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.02, 987.90 and 556.96 is: 834.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.02 : 987.90 = 556.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.02/987.90 = 556.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.02x = 987.90 × 556.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.02x = 550,220.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,220.78/659.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.91

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