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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.12, 911.88 and 647.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.12, 911.88 and 647.76 is: 892.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.12 : 911.88 = 647.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.12/911.88 = 647.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.12x = 911.88 × 647.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.12x = 590,682.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,682.81/662.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.11

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