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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.16, 988.82 and 588.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.16, 988.82 and 588.55 is: 880.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.16 : 988.82 = 588.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.16/988.82 = 588.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.16x = 988.82 × 588.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.16x = 581,964.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,964.60/661.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.22

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