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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.72, 914.94 and 565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.72, 914.94 and 565.44 is: 779.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.72 : 914.94 = 565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.72/914.94 = 565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.72x = 914.94 × 565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.72x = 517,343.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,343.67/663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.46

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