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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.55, 912.26 and 568.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.55, 912.26 and 568.61 is: 784.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.55 : 912.26 = 568.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.55/912.26 = 568.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.55x = 912.26 × 568.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.55x = 518,712.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,712.75/661.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.09

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