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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.04, 911.93 and 557.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.04, 911.93 and 557.01 is: 767.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.04 : 911.93 = 557.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.04/911.93 = 557.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.04x = 911.93 × 557.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.04x = 507,951.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,951.34/662.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.25

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