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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.54, 912.51 and 521.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.54, 912.51 and 521.58 is: 720.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.54 : 912.51 = 521.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.54/912.51 = 521.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.54x = 912.51 × 521.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.54x = 475,946.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,946.97/660.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.54

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