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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.90, 912.72 and 563.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.90, 912.72 and 563.11 is: 775.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.90 : 912.72 = 563.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.90/912.72 = 563.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.90x = 912.72 × 563.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.90x = 513,961.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,961.76/662.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.32

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