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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.87, 992.73 and 564.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.87, 992.73 and 564.14 is: 846.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.87 : 992.73 = 564.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.87/992.73 = 564.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.87x = 992.73 × 564.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.87x = 560,038.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,038.92/661.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.14

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