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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604, 832.62 and 520.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604, 832.62 and 520.66 is: 717.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604 : 832.62 = 520.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604/832.62 = 520.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604x = 832.62 × 520.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604x = 433,511.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,511.93/604
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.73

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