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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.61, 991.91 and 524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.61, 991.91 and 524.76 is: 787.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.61 : 991.91 = 524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.61/991.91 = 524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.61x = 991.91 × 524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.61x = 520,509.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,509.73/660.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.93

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