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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.74, 986.73 and 550.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.74, 986.73 and 550.28 is: 825.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.74 : 986.73 = 550.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.74/986.73 = 550.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.74x = 986.73 × 550.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.74x = 542,972.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,972.85/657.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.52

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