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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.54, 986.88 and 579.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.54, 986.88 and 579.35 is: 866.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.54 : 986.88 = 579.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.54/986.88 = 579.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.54x = 986.88 × 579.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.54x = 571,753.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,753.57/659.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.89

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