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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.96, 996.08 and 542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.96, 996.08 and 542 is: 811.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.96 : 996.08 = 542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.96/996.08 = 542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.96x = 996.08 × 542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.96x = 539,875.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,875.36/664.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.89

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