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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.38, 913.32 and 563.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.38, 913.32 and 563.10 is: 777.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.38 : 913.32 = 563.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.38/913.32 = 563.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.38x = 913.32 × 563.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.38x = 514,290.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,290.49/661.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.60

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