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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.76, 909.87 and 592.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.76, 909.87 and 592.43 is: 817.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.76 : 909.87 = 592.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.76/909.87 = 592.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.76x = 909.87 × 592.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.76x = 539,027.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,027.51/659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.01

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