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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.11, 999.35 and 593.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.11, 999.35 and 593.50 is: 890.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.11 : 999.35 = 593.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.11/999.35 = 593.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.11x = 999.35 × 593.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.11x = 593,114.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,114.23/666.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.41

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