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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.24, 996.27 and 593.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.24, 996.27 and 593.54 is: 887.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.24 : 996.27 = 593.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.24/996.27 = 593.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.24x = 996.27 × 593.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.24x = 591,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,322.62/666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.56

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