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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.72, 995.70 and 543.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.72, 995.70 and 543.06 is: 814.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.72 : 995.70 = 543.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.72/995.70 = 543.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.72x = 995.70 × 543.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.72x = 540,724.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,724.84/663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.69

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