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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.52, 996.90 and 545.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.52, 996.90 and 545.56 is: 815.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.52 : 996.90 = 545.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.52/996.90 = 545.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.52x = 996.90 × 545.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.52x = 543,868.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,868.76/666.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.98

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