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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.41, 987.66 and 570.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.41, 987.66 and 570.51 is: 854.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.41 : 987.66 = 570.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.41/987.66 = 570.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.41x = 987.66 × 570.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.41x = 563,469.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,469.91/659.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.51

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