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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.56, 985.35 and 626.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.56, 985.35 and 626.87 is: 933.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.56 : 985.35 = 626.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.56/985.35 = 626.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.56x = 985.35 × 626.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.56x = 617,686.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,686.35/661.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.68

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