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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.40, 988.66 and 543.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.40, 988.66 and 543.76 is: 814.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.40 : 988.66 = 543.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.40/988.66 = 543.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.40x = 988.66 × 543.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.40x = 537,593.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,593.76/660.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.04

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