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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.59, 911.97 and 577.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.59, 911.97 and 577.58 is: 798.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.59 : 911.97 = 577.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.59/911.97 = 577.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.59x = 911.97 × 577.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.59x = 526,731.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,731.07/659.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.58

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