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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.61, 910.47 and 586.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.61, 910.47 and 586.81 is: 808.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.61 : 910.47 = 586.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.61/910.47 = 586.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.61x = 910.47 × 586.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.61x = 534,272.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,272.90/660.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.76

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