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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.94, 912.93 and 573.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.94, 912.93 and 573.62 is: 791.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.94 : 912.93 = 573.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.94/912.93 = 573.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.94x = 912.93 × 573.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.94x = 523,674.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,674.91/661.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.12

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