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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.14, 910.93 and 589.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.14, 910.93 and 589.97 is: 814.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.14 : 910.93 = 589.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.14/910.93 = 589.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.14x = 910.93 × 589.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.14x = 537,419.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,419.09/660.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.10

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