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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.55, 910.71 and 542.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.55, 910.71 and 542.09 is: 747.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.55 : 910.71 = 542.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.55/910.71 = 542.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.55x = 910.71 × 542.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.55x = 493,686.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,686.78/660.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.39

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