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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.54, 989.99 and 578.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.54, 989.99 and 578.08 is: 866.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.54 : 989.99 = 578.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.54/989.99 = 578.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.54x = 989.99 × 578.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.54x = 572,293.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,293.93/660.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.40

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