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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.52, 913.86 and 522.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.52, 913.86 and 522.42 is: 720.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.52 : 913.86 = 522.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.52/913.86 = 522.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.52x = 913.86 × 522.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.52x = 477,418.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,418.74/662.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.61

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