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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.10, 908.85 and 566.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.10, 908.85 and 566.16 is: 780.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.10 : 908.85 = 566.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.10/908.85 = 566.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.10x = 908.85 × 566.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.10x = 514,554.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,554.52/659.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.69

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