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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.65, 991.62 and 551.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.65, 991.62 and 551.66 is: 828.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.65 : 991.62 = 551.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.65/991.62 = 551.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.65x = 991.62 × 551.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.65x = 547,035.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,035.85/660.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.03

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