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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.60, 952.74 and 659.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.60, 952.74 and 659.60 is: 952.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.60 : 952.74 = 659.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.60/952.74 = 659.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.60x = 952.74 × 659.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.60x = 628,427.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,427.30/659.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.74

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