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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.12, 988.22 and 555.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.12, 988.22 and 555.24 is: 831.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.12 : 988.22 = 555.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.12/988.22 = 555.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.12x = 988.22 × 555.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.12x = 548,699.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,699.27/660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.21

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