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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 991.92 and 637.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 991.92 and 637.92 is: 957.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 991.92 = 637.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/991.92 = 637.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 991.92 × 637.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 632,765.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,765.61/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.34

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