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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.89, 911.61 and 520.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.89, 911.61 and 520.97 is: 718.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.89 : 911.61 = 520.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.89/911.61 = 520.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.89x = 911.61 × 520.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.89x = 474,916.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,916.90/660.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.60

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