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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.98, 993.91 and 565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.98, 993.91 and 565.56 is: 846.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.98 : 993.91 = 565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.98/993.91 = 565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.98x = 993.91 × 565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.98x = 562,115.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,115.74/663.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.59

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