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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.67, 992.04 and 637.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.67, 992.04 and 637.09 is: 956.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.67 : 992.04 = 637.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.67/992.04 = 637.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.67x = 992.04 × 637.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.67x = 632,013.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,013.80/660.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.63

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