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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.08, 995.35 and 587.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.08, 995.35 and 587.19 is: 880.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.08 : 995.35 = 587.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.08/995.35 = 587.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.08x = 995.35 × 587.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.08x = 584,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,458.48/664.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.11

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