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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.02, 991.54 and 553.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.02, 991.54 and 553.56 is: 830.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.02 : 991.54 = 553.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.02/991.54 = 553.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.02x = 991.54 × 553.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.02x = 548,876.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,876.88/661.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.35

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