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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.76, 988.73 and 640.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.76, 988.73 and 640.05 is: 959.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.76 : 988.73 = 640.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.76/988.73 = 640.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.76x = 988.73 × 640.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.76x = 632,840.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,840.71/659.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.19

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