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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.38, 991.15 and 515.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.38, 991.15 and 515.06 is: 773.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.38 : 991.15 = 515.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.38/991.15 = 515.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.38x = 991.15 × 515.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.38x = 510,501.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,501.72/660.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.04

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