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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.32, 994.10 and 571.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.32, 994.10 and 571.40 is: 856.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.32 : 994.10 = 571.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.32/994.10 = 571.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.32x = 994.10 × 571.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.32x = 568,028.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,028.74/663.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.34

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