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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.16, 988.46 and 564

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.16, 988.46 and 564 is: 841.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.16 : 988.46 = 564 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.16/988.46 = 564/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.16x = 988.46 × 564
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.16x = 557,491.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,491.44/662.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.93

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