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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 675.14, 1,011.51 and 660.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 675.14, 1,011.51 and 660.56 is: 989.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    675.14 : 1,011.51 = 660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    675.14/1,011.51 = 660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    675.14x = 1,011.51 × 660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    675.14x = 668,165.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 668,165.57/675.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.67

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