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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.08, 912.89 and 575.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.08, 912.89 and 575.78 is: 792.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.08 : 912.89 = 575.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.08/912.89 = 575.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.08x = 912.89 × 575.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.08x = 525,620.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,620.68/663.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.70

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