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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.61, 990.54 and 549.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.61, 990.54 and 549.81 is: 825.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.61 : 990.54 = 549.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.61/990.54 = 549.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.61x = 990.54 × 549.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.61x = 544,608.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,608.80/659.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.65

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