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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.77, 992.67 and 650.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.77, 992.67 and 650.07 is: 973.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.77 : 992.67 = 650.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.77/992.67 = 650.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.77x = 992.67 × 650.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.77x = 645,304.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,304.99/662.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.65

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