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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.54, 990.54 and 530.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.54, 990.54 and 530.92 is: 794.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.54 : 990.54 = 530.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.54/990.54 = 530.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.54x = 990.54 × 530.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.54x = 525,897.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,897.50/661.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.96

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