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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.72, 910.26 and 550.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.72, 910.26 and 550.02 is: 757.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.72 : 910.26 = 550.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.72/910.26 = 550.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.72x = 910.26 × 550.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.72x = 500,661.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,661.21/660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.75

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