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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.92, 991.80 and 499.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.92, 991.80 and 499.92 is: 749.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.92 : 991.80 = 499.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.92/991.80 = 499.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.92x = 991.80 × 499.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.92x = 495,820.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,820.66/661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.06

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