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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.34, 913.62 and 550.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.34, 913.62 and 550.83 is: 759.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.34 : 913.62 = 550.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.34/913.62 = 550.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.34x = 913.62 × 550.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.34x = 503,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,249.30/662.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.81

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