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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.61, 992.54 and 650.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.61, 992.54 and 650.89 is: 977.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.61 : 992.54 = 650.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.61/992.54 = 650.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.61x = 992.54 × 650.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.61x = 646,034.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,034.36/660.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.94

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