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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.11, 989.24 and 573.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.11, 989.24 and 573.64 is: 859.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.11 : 989.24 = 573.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.11/989.24 = 573.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.11x = 989.24 × 573.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.11x = 567,462.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,462.29/660.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.65

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