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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.96, 914.28 and 575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.96, 914.28 and 575.12 is: 793.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.96 : 914.28 = 575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.96/914.28 = 575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.96x = 914.28 × 575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.96x = 525,820.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,820.71/662.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.14

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