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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 911.52 and 573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 911.52 and 573.12 is: 790.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 911.52 = 573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/911.52 = 573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 911.52 × 573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 522,410.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,410.34/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.38

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