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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.15, 992.48 and 539.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.15, 992.48 and 539.29 is: 810.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.15 : 992.48 = 539.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.15/992.48 = 539.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.15x = 992.48 × 539.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.15x = 535,231.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,231.84/660.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.77

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