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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.64, 993.84 and 639.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.64, 993.84 and 639.80 is: 961.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.64 : 993.84 = 639.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.64/993.84 = 639.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.64x = 993.84 × 639.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.64x = 635,858.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,858.83/661.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.03

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