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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.49, 913.71 and 563.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.49, 913.71 and 563.24 is: 776.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.49 : 913.71 = 563.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.49/913.71 = 563.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.49x = 913.71 × 563.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.49x = 514,631.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,631.34/662.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.81

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