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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.36, 991.67 and 550.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.36, 991.67 and 550.56 is: 826.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.36 : 991.67 = 550.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.36/991.67 = 550.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.36x = 991.67 × 550.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.36x = 545,971.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,971.08/660.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.78

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