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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.69, 984.99 and 582.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.69, 984.99 and 582.04 is: 869.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.69 : 984.99 = 582.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.69/984.99 = 582.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.69x = 984.99 × 582.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.69x = 573,295.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,295.74/659.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.04

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