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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.25, 910.65 and 555.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.25, 910.65 and 555.90 is: 766.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.25 : 910.65 = 555.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.25/910.65 = 555.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.25x = 910.65 × 555.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.25x = 506,230.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,230.34/660.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.73

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