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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.98, 916.35 and 566.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.98, 916.35 and 566.06 is: 781.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.98 : 916.35 = 566.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.98/916.35 = 566.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.98x = 916.35 × 566.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.98x = 518,709.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,709.08/663.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.21

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