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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 662.72, 993.12 and 518.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 662.72, 993.12 and 518.72 is: 777.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    662.72 : 993.12 = 518.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    662.72/993.12 = 518.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    662.72x = 993.12 × 518.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    662.72x = 515,151.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,151.21/662.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.33

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