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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.40, 1,002.08 and 660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.40, 1,002.08 and 660.40 is: 1,002.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.40 : 1,002.08 = 660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.40/1,002.08 = 660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.40x = 1,002.08 × 660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.40x = 661,773.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,773.63/660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.08

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