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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.72, 991.17 and 540.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.72, 991.17 and 540.03 is: 810.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.72 : 991.17 = 540.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.72/991.17 = 540.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.72x = 991.17 × 540.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.72x = 535,261.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,261.54/660.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.12

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