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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.52, 994.50 and 561.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.52, 994.50 and 561.06 is: 842.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.52 : 994.50 = 561.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.52/994.50 = 561.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.52x = 994.50 × 561.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.52x = 557,974.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,974.17/662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.20

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