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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.12, 992.10 and 551.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.12, 992.10 and 551.10 is: 828.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.12 : 992.10 = 551.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.12/992.10 = 551.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.12x = 992.10 × 551.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.12x = 546,746.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,746.31/660.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.25

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