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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.79, 996.58 and 594.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.79, 996.58 and 594.89 is: 887.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.79 : 996.58 = 594.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.79/996.58 = 594.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.79x = 996.58 × 594.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.79x = 592,849.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,849.01/667.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 887.78

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