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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.94, 909.66 and 519.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.94, 909.66 and 519.84 is: 716.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.94 : 909.66 = 519.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.94/909.66 = 519.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.94x = 909.66 × 519.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.94x = 472,879.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,879.60/659.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.55

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