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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.74, 917.87 and 594.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.74, 917.87 and 594.67 is: 821.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.74 : 917.87 = 594.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.74/917.87 = 594.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.74x = 917.87 × 594.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.74x = 545,831.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,831.24/664.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.13

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