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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.67, 983.04 and 620.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.67, 983.04 and 620.72 is: 925.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.67 : 983.04 = 620.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.67/983.04 = 620.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.67x = 983.04 × 620.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.67x = 610,192.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,192.59/659.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.00

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