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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.10, 989.55 and 562.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.10, 989.55 and 562.68 is: 842.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.10 : 989.55 = 562.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.10/989.55 = 562.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.10x = 989.55 × 562.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.10x = 556,799.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,799.99/661.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.24

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