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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.75, 988.72 and 572.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.75, 988.72 and 572.88 is: 858.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.75 : 988.72 = 572.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.75/988.72 = 572.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.75x = 988.72 × 572.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.75x = 566,416.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,416.48/659.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.53

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