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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.29, 986.53 and 583.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.29, 986.53 and 583.42 is: 873.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.29 : 986.53 = 583.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.29/986.53 = 583.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.29x = 986.53 × 583.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.29x = 575,561.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,561.33/659.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.01

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