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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.88, 992.76 and 539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.88, 992.76 and 539.44 is: 810.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.88 : 992.76 = 539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.88/992.76 = 539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.88x = 992.76 × 539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.88x = 535,534.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,534.45/660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.34

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