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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.32, 913.05 and 620.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.32, 913.05 and 620.01 is: 856.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.32 : 913.05 = 620.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.32/913.05 = 620.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.32x = 913.05 × 620.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.32x = 566,100.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,100.13/661.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.02

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