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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.82, 989.73 and 626.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.82, 989.73 and 626.98 is: 940.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.82 : 989.73 = 626.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.82/989.73 = 626.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.82x = 989.73 × 626.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.82x = 620,539.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,539.79/659.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.47

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