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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.16, 910.98 and 542.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.16, 910.98 and 542.73 is: 747.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.16 : 910.98 = 542.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.16/910.98 = 542.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.16x = 910.98 × 542.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.16x = 494,416.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,416.18/661.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.81

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