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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.04, 908.80 and 571.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.04, 908.80 and 571.52 is: 788.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.04 : 908.80 = 571.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.04/908.80 = 571.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.04x = 908.80 × 571.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.04x = 519,397.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,397.38/659.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.11

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