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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.70, 994.05 and 581.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.70, 994.05 and 581.70 is: 872.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.70 : 994.05 = 581.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.70/994.05 = 581.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.70x = 994.05 × 581.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.70x = 578,238.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,238.89/662.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.55

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