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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.56, 983.87 and 625.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.56, 983.87 and 625.87 is: 932.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.56 : 983.87 = 625.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.56/983.87 = 625.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.56x = 983.87 × 625.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.56x = 615,769.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,769.13/660.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.19

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