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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.11, 998.41 and 589.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.11, 998.41 and 589.26 is: 883.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.11 : 998.41 = 589.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.11/998.41 = 589.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.11x = 998.41 × 589.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.11x = 588,323.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,323.08/666.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.22

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