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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.14, 989.26 and 544.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.14, 989.26 and 544.50 is: 814.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.14 : 989.26 = 544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.14/989.26 = 544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.14x = 989.26 × 544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.14x = 538,652.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,652.07/661.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.73

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