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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.62, 996.83 and 593.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.62, 996.83 and 593.91 is: 888.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.62 : 996.83 = 593.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.62/996.83 = 593.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.62x = 996.83 × 593.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.62x = 592,024.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,024.34/666.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.11

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