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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.80, 989.28 and 538.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.80, 989.28 and 538.88 is: 806.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.80 : 989.28 = 538.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.80/989.28 = 538.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.80x = 989.28 × 538.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.80x = 533,103.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,103.21/660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.75

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