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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.02, 993.04 and 554.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.02, 993.04 and 554.56 is: 831.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.02 : 993.04 = 554.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.02/993.04 = 554.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.02x = 993.04 × 554.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.02x = 550,700.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,700.26/662.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.85

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