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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.99, 989.73 and 614.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.99, 989.73 and 614.55 is: 920.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.99 : 989.73 = 614.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.99/989.73 = 614.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.99x = 989.73 × 614.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.99x = 608,238.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,238.57/660.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.19

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