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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.80, 911.06 and 542.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.80, 911.06 and 542.34 is: 747.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.80 : 911.06 = 542.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.80/911.06 = 542.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.80x = 911.06 × 542.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.80x = 494,101.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,101.57/660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.74

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