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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.86, 993.33 and 585

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.86, 993.33 and 585 is: 877.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.86 : 993.33 = 585 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.86/993.33 = 585/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.86x = 993.33 × 585
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.86x = 581,098.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,098.05/661.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.98

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