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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.80, 912.48 and 583.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.80, 912.48 and 583.86 is: 805.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.80 : 912.48 = 583.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.80/912.48 = 583.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.80x = 912.48 × 583.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.80x = 532,760.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,760.57/661.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.02

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