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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.05, 912.60 and 623.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.05, 912.60 and 623.70 is: 861.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.05 : 912.60 = 623.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.05/912.60 = 623.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.05x = 912.60 × 623.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.05x = 569,188.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,188.62/661.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.04

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