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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.84, 910.89 and 587.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.84, 910.89 and 587.04 is: 809.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.84 : 910.89 = 587.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.84/910.89 = 587.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.84x = 910.89 × 587.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.84x = 534,728.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,728.87/660.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.17

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