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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.26, 911.49 and 640.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.26, 911.49 and 640.82 is: 884.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.26 : 911.49 = 640.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.26/911.49 = 640.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.26x = 911.49 × 640.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.26x = 584,101.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,101.02/660.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.65

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