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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.54, 1,000.37 and 588.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.54, 1,000.37 and 588.35 is: 880.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.54 : 1,000.37 = 588.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.54/1,000.37 = 588.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.54x = 1,000.37 × 588.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.54x = 588,571.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,571.66/668.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.38

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