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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.92, 984.63 and 654.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.92, 984.63 and 654.90 is: 974.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.92 : 984.63 = 654.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.92/984.63 = 654.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.92x = 984.63 × 654.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.92x = 644,834.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,834.19/661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.19

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