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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.85, 1,003.59 and 586.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.85, 1,003.59 and 586.66 is: 878.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.85 : 1,003.59 = 586.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.85/1,003.59 = 586.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.85x = 1,003.59 × 586.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.85x = 588,765.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,765.07/669.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.95

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