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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.87, 1,002.44 and 586.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.87, 1,002.44 and 586.41 is: 878.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.87 : 1,002.44 = 586.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.87/1,002.44 = 586.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.87x = 1,002.44 × 586.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.87x = 587,838.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,838.55/668.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.85

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