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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.80, 996.71 and 540.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.80, 996.71 and 540.95 is: 812.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.80 : 996.71 = 540.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.80/996.71 = 540.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.80x = 996.71 × 540.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.80x = 539,162.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,162.59/663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812.24

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