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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.03, 908.76 and 566.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.03, 908.76 and 566.07 is: 780.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.03 : 908.76 = 566.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.03/908.76 = 566.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.03x = 908.76 × 566.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.03x = 514,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,421.77/659.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.58

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