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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.07, 992.71 and 526.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.07, 992.71 and 526.31 is: 787.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.07 : 992.71 = 526.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.07/992.71 = 526.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.07x = 992.71 × 526.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.07x = 522,474.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,474.37/663.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.97

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