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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 656.76, 983.34 and 520.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 656.76, 983.34 and 520.68 is: 779.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    656.76 : 983.34 = 520.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    656.76/983.34 = 520.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    656.76x = 983.34 × 520.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    656.76x = 512,005.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,005.47/656.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.59

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