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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.83, 921.88 and 574.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.83, 921.88 and 574.20 is: 792.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.83 : 921.88 = 574.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.83/921.88 = 574.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.83x = 921.88 × 574.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.83x = 529,345.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,345.51/667.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.63

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