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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.98, 917.92 and 571.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.98, 917.92 and 571.35 is: 788.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.98 : 917.92 = 571.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.98/917.92 = 571.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.98x = 917.92 × 571.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.98x = 524,453.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,453.59/664.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.68

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