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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.65, 989.50 and 588.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.65, 989.50 and 588.96 is: 880.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.65 : 989.50 = 588.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.65/989.50 = 588.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.65x = 989.50 × 588.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.65x = 582,775.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,775.92/661.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.79

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