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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.72, 916.38 and 593.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.72, 916.38 and 593.56 is: 819.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.72 : 916.38 = 593.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.72/916.38 = 593.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.72x = 916.38 × 593.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.72x = 543,926.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,926.51/663.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.51

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