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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.74, 995.73 and 556.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.74, 995.73 and 556.28 is: 834.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.74 : 995.73 = 556.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.74/995.73 = 556.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.74x = 995.73 × 556.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.74x = 553,899.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,899.71/663.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.52

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