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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.60, 994.62 and 526.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.60, 994.62 and 526.52 is: 790.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.60 : 994.62 = 526.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.60/994.62 = 526.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.60x = 994.62 × 526.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.60x = 523,687.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,687.32/662.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.35

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