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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.27, 986.82 and 589.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.27, 986.82 and 589.70 is: 882.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.27 : 986.82 = 589.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.27/986.82 = 589.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.27x = 986.82 × 589.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.27x = 581,922.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,922.82/659.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.68

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