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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.11, 994.58 and 592.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.11, 994.58 and 592.41 is: 885.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.11 : 994.58 = 592.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.11/994.58 = 592.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.11x = 994.58 × 592.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.11x = 589,202.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,202.13/665.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.87

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