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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.73, 993.54 and 565.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.73, 993.54 and 565.32 is: 846.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.73 : 993.54 = 565.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.73/993.54 = 565.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.73x = 993.54 × 565.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.73x = 561,663.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,663.07/663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.22

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