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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.17, 910.31 and 561.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.17, 910.31 and 561.76 is: 774.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.17 : 910.31 = 561.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.17/910.31 = 561.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.17x = 910.31 × 561.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.17x = 511,370.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,370.66/660.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.60

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