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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 992.16 and 558.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 992.16 and 558.72 is: 838.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 992.16 = 558.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/992.16 = 558.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 992.16 × 558.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 554,339.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,339.64/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.69

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