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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.02, 988.76 and 587.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.02, 988.76 and 587.30 is: 879.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.02 : 988.76 = 587.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.02/988.76 = 587.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.02x = 988.76 × 587.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.02x = 580,698.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,698.75/660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.82

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