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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.80, 992.28 and 516.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.80, 992.28 and 516.08 is: 774.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.80 : 992.28 = 516.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.80/992.28 = 516.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.80x = 992.28 × 516.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.80x = 512,095.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,095.86/660.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.96

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