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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 663.82, 915.02 and 523.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 663.82, 915.02 and 523.72 is: 721.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    663.82 : 915.02 = 523.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    663.82/915.02 = 523.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    663.82x = 915.02 × 523.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    663.82x = 479,214.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,214.27/663.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.90

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