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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.80, 992.76 and 554.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.80, 992.76 and 554.26 is: 830.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.80 : 992.76 = 554.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.80/992.76 = 554.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.80x = 992.76 × 554.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.80x = 550,247.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,247.16/662.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.19

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