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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.33, 912.73 and 550.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.33, 912.73 and 550.62 is: 759.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.33 : 912.73 = 550.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.33/912.73 = 550.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.33x = 912.73 × 550.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.33x = 502,567.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,567.39/661.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.93

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