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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.29, 987.52 and 587.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.29, 987.52 and 587.64 is: 878.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.29 : 987.52 = 587.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.29/987.52 = 587.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.29x = 987.52 × 587.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.29x = 580,302.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,302.38/660.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.87

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