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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 911.02 and 520.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 911.02 and 520.72 is: 717.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 911.02 = 520.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/911.02 = 520.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 911.02 × 520.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 474,386.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,386.33/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.72

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