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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.14, 909.73 and 561.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.14, 909.73 and 561.33 is: 774.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.14 : 909.73 = 561.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.14/909.73 = 561.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.14x = 909.73 × 561.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.14x = 510,659.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,659.44/659.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.74

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