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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.78, 996.06 and 592.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.78, 996.06 and 592.50 is: 889.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.78 : 996.06 = 592.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.78/996.06 = 592.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.78x = 996.06 × 592.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.78x = 590,165.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,165.55/663.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.10

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