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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.78, 911.43 and 562.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.78, 911.43 and 562.14 is: 775.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.78 : 911.43 = 562.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.78/911.43 = 562.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.78x = 911.43 × 562.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.78x = 512,351.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,351.26/660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.37

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