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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.78, 910.87 and 520.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.78, 910.87 and 520.64 is: 717.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.78 : 910.87 = 520.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.78/910.87 = 520.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.78x = 910.87 × 520.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.78x = 474,235.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,235.36/660.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.69

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