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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.78, 916.11 and 583.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.78, 916.11 and 583.50 is: 806.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.78 : 916.11 = 583.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.78/916.11 = 583.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.78x = 916.11 × 583.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.78x = 534,553.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,553.62/662.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.53

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