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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.04, 991.98 and 588.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.04, 991.98 and 588.78 is: 882.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.04 : 991.98 = 588.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.04/991.98 = 588.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.04x = 991.98 × 588.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.04x = 584,057.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,057.98/662.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.21

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