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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.55, 994.41 and 593.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.55, 994.41 and 593.71 is: 889.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.55 : 994.41 = 593.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.55/994.41 = 593.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.55x = 994.41 × 593.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.55x = 590,391.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,391.16/663.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.75

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