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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.90, 999.60 and 544.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.90, 999.60 and 544.06 is: 817.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.90 : 999.60 = 544.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.90/999.60 = 544.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.90x = 999.60 × 544.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.90x = 543,842.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,842.38/664.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.93

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