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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.69, 909.71 and 586.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.69, 909.71 and 586.88 is: 808.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.69 : 909.71 = 586.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.69/909.71 = 586.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.69x = 909.71 × 586.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.69x = 533,887.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,887.52/660.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.08

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