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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.16, 913.28 and 551.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.16, 913.28 and 551.21 is: 761.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.16 : 913.28 = 551.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.16/913.28 = 551.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.16x = 913.28 × 551.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.16x = 503,401.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,401.75/661.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.39

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