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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 990.22 and 588.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 990.22 and 588.06 is: 881.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 990.22 = 588.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/990.22 = 588.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 990.22 × 588.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 582,308.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,308.77/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.00

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