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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.68, 916.88 and 617.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.68, 916.88 and 617.76 is: 852.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.68 : 916.88 = 617.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.68/916.88 = 617.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.68x = 916.88 × 617.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.68x = 566,411.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,411.79/664.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.16

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