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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.71, 988.99 and 514.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.71, 988.99 and 514.87 is: 770.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.71 : 988.99 = 514.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.71/988.99 = 514.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.71x = 988.99 × 514.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.71x = 509,201.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,201.28/660.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.69

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