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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.76, 915.27 and 564.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.76, 915.27 and 564.98 is: 777.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.76 : 915.27 = 564.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.76/915.27 = 564.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.76x = 915.27 × 564.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.76x = 517,107.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,107.32/664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.89

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