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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.89, 989.62 and 616.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.89, 989.62 and 616.75 is: 924.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.89 : 989.62 = 616.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.89/989.62 = 616.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.89x = 989.62 × 616.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.89x = 610,348.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,348.14/659.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.92

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