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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.14, 916.38 and 564.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.14, 916.38 and 564.96 is: 779.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.14 : 916.38 = 564.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.14/916.38 = 564.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.14x = 916.38 × 564.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.14x = 517,718.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,718.04/664.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.53

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