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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.11, 996.07 and 593.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.11, 996.07 and 593.41 is: 887.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.11 : 996.07 = 593.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.11/996.07 = 593.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.11x = 996.07 × 593.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.11x = 591,077.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,077.90/666.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.36

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