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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.61, 991.89 and 652.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.61, 991.89 and 652.89 is: 977.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.61 : 991.89 = 652.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.61/991.89 = 652.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.61x = 991.89 × 652.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.61x = 647,595.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,595.06/662.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.34

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