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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.94, 991.85 and 603.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.94, 991.85 and 603.52 is: 905.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.94 : 991.85 = 603.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.94/991.85 = 603.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.94x = 991.85 × 603.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.94x = 598,595.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,595.81/660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.68

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