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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.57, 913.53 and 627.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.57, 913.53 and 627.17 is: 866.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.57 : 913.53 = 627.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.57/913.53 = 627.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.57x = 913.53 × 627.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.57x = 572,935.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,935.44/661.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.03

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