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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.26, 914.76 and 552.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.26, 914.76 and 552.56 is: 762.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.26 : 914.76 = 552.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.26/914.76 = 552.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.26x = 914.76 × 552.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.26x = 505,455.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,455.21/663.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.08

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