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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.01, 909.21 and 565.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.01, 909.21 and 565.21 is: 778.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.01 : 909.21 = 565.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.01/909.21 = 565.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.01x = 909.21 × 565.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.01x = 513,894.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,894.58/660.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.62

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