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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.52, 990.90 and 541.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.52, 990.90 and 541.56 is: 809.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.52 : 990.90 = 541.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.52/990.90 = 541.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.52x = 990.90 × 541.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.52x = 536,631.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,631.80/662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.99

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