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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.50, 910.71 and 555.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.50, 910.71 and 555.90 is: 765.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.50 : 910.71 = 555.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.50/910.71 = 555.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.50x = 910.71 × 555.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.50x = 506,263.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,263.69/661.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.33

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