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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.95, 914.64 and 563.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.95, 914.64 and 563.71 is: 777.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.95 : 914.64 = 563.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.95/914.64 = 563.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.95x = 914.64 × 563.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.95x = 515,591.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,591.71/662.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.72

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