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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.29, 993.63 and 552.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.29, 993.63 and 552.08 is: 828.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.29 : 993.63 = 552.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.29/993.63 = 552.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.29x = 993.63 × 552.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.29x = 548,567.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,567.80/662.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.29

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