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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.42, 989.14 and 505.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.42, 989.14 and 505.62 is: 758.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.42 : 989.14 = 505.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.42/989.14 = 505.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.42x = 989.14 × 505.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.42x = 500,128.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,128.97/659.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.44

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