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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.66, 988.06 and 588.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.66, 988.06 and 588.05 is: 879.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.66 : 988.06 = 588.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.66/988.06 = 588.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.66x = 988.06 × 588.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.66x = 581,028.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,028.68/660.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.47

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