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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.16, 990.14 and 640.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.16, 990.14 and 640.92 is: 962.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.16 : 990.14 = 640.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.16/990.14 = 640.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.16x = 990.14 × 640.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.16x = 634,600.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,600.53/659.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.74

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