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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.70, 994.65 and 526.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.70, 994.65 and 526.14 is: 789.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.70 : 994.65 = 526.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.70/994.65 = 526.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.70x = 994.65 × 526.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.70x = 523,325.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,325.15/662.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.69

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