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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.88, 999.20 and 607.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.88, 999.20 and 607.41 is: 915.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.88 : 999.20 = 607.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.88/999.20 = 607.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.88x = 999.20 × 607.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.88x = 606,921.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,921.03/662.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.58

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