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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.99, 989.97 and 575.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.99, 989.97 and 575.04 is: 861.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.99 : 989.97 = 575.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.99/989.97 = 575.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.99x = 989.97 × 575.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.99x = 569,272.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,272.35/660.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.24

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