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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.72, 913.50 and 514.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.72, 913.50 and 514.02 is: 709.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.72 : 913.50 = 514.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.72/913.50 = 514.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.72x = 913.50 × 514.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.72x = 469,557.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,557.27/661.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.60

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