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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.51, 916.65 and 553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.51, 916.65 and 553.04 is: 762.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.51 : 916.65 = 553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.51/916.65 = 553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.51x = 916.65 × 553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.51x = 506,939.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,939.53/664.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.88

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