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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.60, 966.42 and 660.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.60, 966.42 and 660.60 is: 966.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.60 : 966.42 = 660.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.60/966.42 = 660.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.60x = 966.42 × 660.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.60x = 638,417.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,417.05/660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.42

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