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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.71, 994.03 and 516.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.71, 994.03 and 516.26 is: 773.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.71 : 994.03 = 516.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.71/994.03 = 516.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.71x = 994.03 × 516.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.71x = 513,179.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,179.12/663.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.20

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