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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.99, 994.89 and 547.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.99, 994.89 and 547.16 is: 821.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.99 : 994.89 = 547.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.99/994.89 = 547.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.99x = 994.89 × 547.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.99x = 544,364.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,364.01/662.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.07

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