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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.60, 989.76 and 552.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.60, 989.76 and 552.24 is: 827.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.60 : 989.76 = 552.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.60/989.76 = 552.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.60x = 989.76 × 552.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.60x = 546,585.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,585.06/660.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.41

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