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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.59, 912.52 and 648.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.59, 912.52 and 648.24 is: 892.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.59 : 912.52 = 648.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.59/912.52 = 648.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.59x = 912.52 × 648.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.59x = 591,530.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,530.34/662.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.76

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