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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.21, 986.18 and 556.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.21, 986.18 and 556.74 is: 832.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.21 : 986.18 = 556.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.21/986.18 = 556.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.21x = 986.18 × 556.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.21x = 549,043.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,043.07/659.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.89

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