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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.90, 994.55 and 659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.90, 994.55 and 659.70 is: 983.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.90 : 994.55 = 659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.90/994.55 = 659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.90x = 994.55 × 659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.90x = 656,101.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,101.34/666.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.81

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