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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.20, 912 and 644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.20, 912 and 644.80 is: 892.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.20 : 912 = 644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.20/912 = 644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.20x = 912 × 644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.20x = 588,057.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,057.60/659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.08

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