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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.58, 994.50 and 533.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.58, 994.50 and 533.02 is: 801.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.58 : 994.50 = 533.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.58/994.50 = 533.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.58x = 994.50 × 533.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.58x = 530,088.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,088.39/661.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.25

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