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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.24, 985.97 and 518.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.24, 985.97 and 518.27 is: 777.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.24 : 985.97 = 518.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.24/985.97 = 518.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.24x = 985.97 × 518.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.24x = 511,003.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,003.36/657.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.50

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