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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.56, 916.38 and 571.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.56, 916.38 and 571.62 is: 788.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.56 : 916.38 = 571.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.56/916.38 = 571.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.56x = 916.38 × 571.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.56x = 523,821.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,821.14/664.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.22

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