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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.86, 991.68 and 610.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.86, 991.68 and 610.13 is: 915.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.86 : 991.68 = 610.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.86/991.68 = 610.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.86x = 991.68 × 610.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.86x = 605,053.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,053.72/660.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.56

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