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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.68, 999.60 and 660.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.68, 999.60 and 660.64 is: 992.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.68 : 999.60 = 660.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.68/999.60 = 660.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.68x = 999.60 × 660.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.68x = 660,375.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,375.74/665.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.03

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