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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662, 987.52 and 613.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662, 987.52 and 613.28 is: 914.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662 : 987.52 = 613.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662/987.52 = 613.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662x = 987.52 × 613.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662x = 605,626.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,626.27/662
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.84

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