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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.65, 992.92 and 559.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.65, 992.92 and 559.45 is: 838.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.65 : 992.92 = 559.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.65/992.92 = 559.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.65x = 992.92 × 559.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.65x = 555,489.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,489.09/662.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.28

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