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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.75, 988.59 and 590.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.75, 988.59 and 590.90 is: 885.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.75 : 988.59 = 590.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.75/988.59 = 590.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.75x = 988.59 × 590.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.75x = 584,157.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,157.83/659.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.42

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