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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.84, 912.36 and 568.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.84, 912.36 and 568.16 is: 783.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.84 : 912.36 = 568.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.84/912.36 = 568.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.84x = 912.36 × 568.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.84x = 518,366.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,366.46/661.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.22

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