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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.20, 997.86 and 594.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.20, 997.86 and 594.60 is: 889.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.20 : 997.86 = 594.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.20/997.86 = 594.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.20x = 997.86 × 594.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.20x = 593,327.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,327.56/667.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.28

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