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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.63, 913.56 and 570.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.63, 913.56 and 570.37 is: 786.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.63 : 913.56 = 570.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.63/913.56 = 570.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.63x = 913.56 × 570.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.63x = 521,062.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,062.65/662.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.36

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