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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.54, 986.91 and 583.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.54, 986.91 and 583.67 is: 873.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.54 : 986.91 = 583.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.54/986.91 = 583.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.54x = 986.91 × 583.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.54x = 576,030.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,030.04/659.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.39

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