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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.80, 998.21 and 541.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.80, 998.21 and 541.95 is: 813.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.80 : 998.21 = 541.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.80/998.21 = 541.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.80x = 998.21 × 541.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.80x = 540,979.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,979.91/664.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.75

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