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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.10, 992.55 and 524.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.10, 992.55 and 524.30 is: 787.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.10 : 992.55 = 524.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.10/992.55 = 524.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.10x = 992.55 × 524.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.10x = 520,393.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,393.97/661.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.16

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