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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.22, 989.33 and 561.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.22, 989.33 and 561.16 is: 837.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.22 : 989.33 = 561.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.22/989.33 = 561.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.22x = 989.33 × 561.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.22x = 555,172.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,172.42/663.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.09

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