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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.81, 920.88 and 574.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.81, 920.88 and 574.87 is: 792.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.81 : 920.88 = 574.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.81/920.88 = 574.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.81x = 920.88 × 574.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.81x = 529,386.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,386.29/667.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.72

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