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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.32, 995.52 and 561.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.32, 995.52 and 561.60 is: 841.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.32 : 995.52 = 561.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.32/995.52 = 561.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.32x = 995.52 × 561.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.32x = 559,084.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,084.03/664.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.59

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