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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.92, 992.52 and 546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.92, 992.52 and 546 is: 818.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.92 : 992.52 = 546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.92/992.52 = 546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.92x = 992.52 × 546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.92x = 541,915.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,915.92/661.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.70

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