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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.25, 987.35 and 573.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.25, 987.35 and 573.30 is: 858.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.25 : 987.35 = 573.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.25/987.35 = 573.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.25x = 987.35 × 573.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.25x = 566,044.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,044.89/659.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.62

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