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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.26, 987.48 and 587.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.26, 987.48 and 587.65 is: 878.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.26 : 987.48 = 587.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.26/987.48 = 587.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.26x = 987.48 × 587.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.26x = 580,289.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,289.68/660.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.88

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