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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.54, 991.62 and 649.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.54, 991.62 and 649.56 is: 975.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.54 : 991.62 = 649.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.54/991.62 = 649.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.54x = 991.62 × 649.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.54x = 644,116.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,116.69/660.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.14

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