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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.17, 1,000.78 and 591.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.17, 1,000.78 and 591.08 is: 886.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.17 : 1,000.78 = 591.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.17/1,000.78 = 591.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.17x = 1,000.78 × 591.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.17x = 591,546.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,546.07/667.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.64

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