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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.02, 988.65 and 540.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.02, 988.65 and 540.06 is: 807.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.02 : 988.65 = 540.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.02/988.65 = 540.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.02x = 988.65 × 540.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.02x = 533,930.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,930.32/661.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.74

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