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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.85, 914.87 and 552.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.85, 914.87 and 552.21 is: 762.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.85 : 914.87 = 552.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.85/914.87 = 552.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.85x = 914.87 × 552.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.85x = 505,197.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,197.60/662.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.16

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