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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.12, 913.48 and 637.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.12, 913.48 and 637.76 is: 881.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.12 : 913.48 = 637.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.12/913.48 = 637.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.12x = 913.48 × 637.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.12x = 582,581.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,581.00/661.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.20

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