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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.52, 993.38 and 565.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.52, 993.38 and 565.07 is: 847.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.52 : 993.38 = 565.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.52/993.38 = 565.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.52x = 993.38 × 565.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.52x = 561,329.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,329.24/662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.26

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