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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.20, 987.60 and 595.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.20, 987.60 and 595.40 is: 890.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.20 : 987.60 = 595.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.20/987.60 = 595.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.20x = 987.60 × 595.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.20x = 588,017.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,017.04/660.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.67

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