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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.66, 996.24 and 541.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.66, 996.24 and 541.80 is: 814.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.66 : 996.24 = 541.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.66/996.24 = 541.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.66x = 996.24 × 541.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.66x = 539,762.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,762.83/662.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.54

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