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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.73, 993.50 and 585.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.73, 993.50 and 585.18 is: 878.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.73 : 993.50 = 585.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.73/993.50 = 585.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.73x = 993.50 × 585.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.73x = 581,373.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,373.40/661.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.57

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