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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.66, 992.61 and 623.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.66, 992.61 and 623.82 is: 937.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.66 : 992.61 = 623.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.66/992.61 = 623.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.66x = 992.61 × 623.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.66x = 619,209.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,209.97/660.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.26

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