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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.88, 995.76 and 541.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.88, 995.76 and 541.44 is: 813.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.88 : 995.76 = 541.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.88/995.76 = 541.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.88x = 995.76 × 541.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.88x = 539,144.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,144.29/662.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.34

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