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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.32, 992 and 507.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.32, 992 and 507.48 is: 761.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.32 : 992 = 507.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.32/992 = 507.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.32x = 992 × 507.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.32x = 503,420.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,420.16/661.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.24

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