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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.12, 990 and 593.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.12, 990 and 593.52 is: 886.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.12 : 990 = 593.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.12/990 = 593.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.12x = 990 × 593.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.12x = 587,584.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,584.80/663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.09

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