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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.29, 997.00 and 586.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.29, 997.00 and 586.10 is: 877.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.29 : 997.00 = 586.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.29/997.00 = 586.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.29x = 997.00 × 586.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.29x = 584,342.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,342.73/666.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.01

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