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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.74, 912.76 and 503.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.74, 912.76 and 503.79 is: 694.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.74 : 912.76 = 503.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.74/912.76 = 503.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.74x = 912.76 × 503.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.74x = 459,839.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,839.36/661.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.89

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