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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.76, 914.32 and 578.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.76, 914.32 and 578.96 is: 799.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.76 : 914.32 = 578.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.76/914.32 = 578.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.76x = 914.32 × 578.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.76x = 529,354.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,354.71/661.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.92

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