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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.25, 987.84 and 590.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.25, 987.84 and 590.40 is: 884.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.25 : 987.84 = 590.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.25/987.84 = 590.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.25x = 987.84 × 590.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.25x = 583,220.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,220.74/659.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.67

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