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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.60, 981.14 and 648.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.60, 981.14 and 648.45 is: 963.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.60 : 981.14 = 648.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.60/981.14 = 648.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.60x = 981.14 × 648.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.60x = 636,216.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,216.99/660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.09

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