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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.84, 989.68 and 550.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.84, 989.68 and 550.85 is: 826.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.84 : 989.68 = 550.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.84/989.68 = 550.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.84x = 989.68 × 550.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.84x = 545,165.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,165.23/659.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.21

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