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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.79, 915.54 and 585.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.79, 915.54 and 585.04 is: 806.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.79 : 915.54 = 585.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.79/915.54 = 585.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.79x = 915.54 × 585.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.79x = 535,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,627.52/663.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.92

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