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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 911.76 and 614.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 911.76 and 614.03 is: 847.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 911.76 = 614.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/911.76 = 614.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 911.76 × 614.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 559,846.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,846.26/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.02

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