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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.20, 991.20 and 553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.20, 991.20 and 553.60 is: 832.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.20 : 991.20 = 553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.20/991.20 = 553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.20x = 991.20 × 553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.20x = 548,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,728.32/659.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.42

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