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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.07, 907.81 and 541.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.07, 907.81 and 541.15 is: 744.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.07 : 907.81 = 541.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.07/907.81 = 541.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.07x = 907.81 × 541.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.07x = 491,261.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,261.38/660.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.26

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