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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.76, 917.28 and 560.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.76, 917.28 and 560.88 is: 772.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.76 : 917.28 = 560.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.76/917.28 = 560.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.76x = 917.28 × 560.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.76x = 514,484.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,484.01/665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.78

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