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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.24, 989.10 and 590.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.24, 989.10 and 590.60 is: 886.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.24 : 989.10 = 590.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.24/989.10 = 590.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.24x = 989.10 × 590.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.24x = 584,162.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,162.46/659.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.12

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