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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.02, 997.70 and 654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.02, 997.70 and 654 is: 981.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.02 : 997.70 = 654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.02/997.70 = 654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.02x = 997.70 × 654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.02x = 652,495.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,495.80/665.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.17

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