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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.14, 987.76 and 543.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.14, 987.76 and 543.50 is: 813.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.14 : 987.76 = 543.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.14/987.76 = 543.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.14x = 987.76 × 543.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.14x = 536,847.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,847.56/660.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.23

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