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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.94, 987.72 and 575.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.94, 987.72 and 575.82 is: 861.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.94 : 987.72 = 575.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.94/987.72 = 575.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.94x = 987.72 × 575.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.94x = 568,748.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,748.93/659.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.82

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