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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.65, 993.58 and 526.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.65, 993.58 and 526.89 is: 788.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.65 : 993.58 = 526.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.65/993.58 = 526.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.65x = 993.58 × 526.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.65x = 523,504.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,504.73/663.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.83

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