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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.75, 912.69 and 574.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.75, 912.69 and 574.27 is: 792.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.75 : 912.69 = 574.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.75/912.69 = 574.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.75x = 912.69 × 574.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.75x = 524,128.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,128.20/661.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.04

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