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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.90, 989.91 and 545.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.90, 989.91 and 545.07 is: 816.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.90 : 989.91 = 545.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.90/989.91 = 545.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.90x = 989.91 × 545.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.90x = 539,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,570.24/660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.42

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