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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.96, 999.72 and 590.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.96, 999.72 and 590.13 is: 884.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.96 : 999.72 = 590.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.96/999.72 = 590.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.96x = 999.72 × 590.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.96x = 589,964.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,964.76/666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.56

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