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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.95, 913.26 and 562.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.95, 913.26 and 562.71 is: 776.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.95 : 913.26 = 562.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.95/913.26 = 562.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.95x = 913.26 × 562.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.95x = 513,900.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,900.53/661.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.34

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