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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.43, 991.08 and 576.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.43, 991.08 and 576.75 is: 862.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.43 : 991.08 = 576.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.43/991.08 = 576.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.43x = 991.08 × 576.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.43x = 571,605.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,605.39/662.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.89

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