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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.52, 909.54 and 581.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.52, 909.54 and 581.76 is: 802.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.52 : 909.54 = 581.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.52/909.54 = 581.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.52x = 909.54 × 581.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.52x = 529,133.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,133.99/659.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.30

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