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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.06, 999.60 and 589.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.06, 999.60 and 589.18 is: 884.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.06 : 999.60 = 589.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.06/999.60 = 589.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.06x = 999.60 × 589.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.06x = 588,944.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,944.33/666.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.22

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