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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.71, 993.02 and 656.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.71, 993.02 and 656.58 is: 985.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.71 : 993.02 = 656.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.71/993.02 = 656.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.71x = 993.02 × 656.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.71x = 651,993.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,993.79/661.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.32

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