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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.60, 916.32 and 577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.60, 916.32 and 577.20 is: 797.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.60 : 916.32 = 577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.60/916.32 = 577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.60x = 916.32 × 577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.60x = 528,899.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,899.90/663.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.02

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