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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.66, 989.57 and 589.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.66, 989.57 and 589.05 is: 880.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.66 : 989.57 = 589.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.66/989.57 = 589.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.66x = 989.57 × 589.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.66x = 582,903.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,903.26/661.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.98

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