Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.46, 987.98 and 586.56
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 659.46, 987.98 and 586.56 is: 878.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
659.46 : 987.98 = 586.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
659.46/987.98 = 586.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
659.46x = 987.98 × 586.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
659.46x = 579,506.62 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 579,506.62/659.46 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 878.76
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