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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.45, 914.83 and 561.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.45, 914.83 and 561.94 is: 776.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.45 : 914.83 = 561.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.45/914.83 = 561.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.45x = 914.83 × 561.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.45x = 514,075.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,075.88/662.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.03

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