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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.70, 925.50 and 659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.70, 925.50 and 659.70 is: 925.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.70 : 925.50 = 659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.70/925.50 = 659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.70x = 925.50 × 659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.70x = 610,552.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,552.35/659.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.50

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