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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.96, 1,000.50 and 660.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.96, 1,000.50 and 660.58 is: 989.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.96 : 1,000.50 = 660.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.96/1,000.50 = 660.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.96x = 1,000.50 × 660.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.96x = 660,910.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,910.29/667.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.45

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