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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.14, 991.08 and 563.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.14, 991.08 and 563.71 is: 843.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.14 : 991.08 = 563.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.14/991.08 = 563.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.14x = 991.08 × 563.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.14x = 558,681.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,681.71/662.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.75

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