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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.04, 988.37 and 640.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.04, 988.37 and 640.57 is: 959.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.04 : 988.37 = 640.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.04/988.37 = 640.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.04x = 988.37 × 640.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.04x = 633,120.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,120.17/660.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.21

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