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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.59, 993.03 and 552.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.59, 993.03 and 552.22 is: 827.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.59 : 993.03 = 552.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.59/993.03 = 552.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.59x = 993.03 × 552.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.59x = 548,371.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,371.13/662.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.61

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