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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 913.20 and 550.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 913.20 and 550.08 is: 760.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 913.20 = 550.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/913.20 = 550.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 913.20 × 550.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 502,333.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,333.06/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 760.01

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