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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.12, 999 and 519.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.12, 999 and 519.48 is: 782.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.12 : 999 = 519.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.12/999 = 519.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.12x = 999 × 519.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.12x = 518,960.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,960.52/663.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.60

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