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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.54, 992.60 and 622.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.54, 992.60 and 622.78 is: 935.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.54 : 992.60 = 622.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.54/992.60 = 622.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.54x = 992.60 × 622.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.54x = 618,174.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,174.46/660.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.86

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