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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.02, 990.04 and 552.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.02, 990.04 and 552.56 is: 828.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.02 : 990.04 = 552.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.02/990.04 = 552.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.02x = 990.04 × 552.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.02x = 547,056.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,056.50/660.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.85

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