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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.13, 912.69 and 557.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.13, 912.69 and 557.19 is: 768.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.13 : 912.69 = 557.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.13/912.69 = 557.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.13x = 912.69 × 557.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.13x = 508,541.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,541.74/662.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.04

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