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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.20, 990.36 and 533.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.20, 990.36 and 533.04 is: 798.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.20 : 990.36 = 533.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.20/990.36 = 533.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.20x = 990.36 × 533.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.20x = 527,901.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,901.49/661.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.40

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