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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.87, 989.46 and 557.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.87, 989.46 and 557.91 is: 835.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.87 : 989.46 = 557.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.87/989.46 = 557.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.87x = 989.46 × 557.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.87x = 552,029.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,029.63/660.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.31

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