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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.66, 997.55 and 587.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.66, 997.55 and 587.81 is: 882.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.66 : 997.55 = 587.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.66/997.55 = 587.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.66x = 997.55 × 587.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.66x = 586,371.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,371.62/664.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.21

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