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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.64, 991.18 and 509.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.64, 991.18 and 509.32 is: 762.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.64 : 991.18 = 509.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.64/991.18 = 509.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.64x = 991.18 × 509.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.64x = 504,827.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,827.80/661.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.99

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