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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.78, 993.36 and 589.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.78, 993.36 and 589.48 is: 883.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.78 : 993.36 = 589.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.78/993.36 = 589.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.78x = 993.36 × 589.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.78x = 585,565.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,565.58/662.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.50

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