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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.39, 997.11 and 526.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.39, 997.11 and 526.50 is: 791.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.39 : 997.11 = 526.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.39/997.11 = 526.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.39x = 997.11 × 526.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.39x = 524,978.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,978.42/663.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.36

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