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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.44, 912.24 and 573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.44, 912.24 and 573.12 is: 790.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.44 : 912.24 = 573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.44/912.24 = 573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.44x = 912.24 × 573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.44x = 522,822.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,822.99/661.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.43

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