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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.16, 992.32 and 519.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.16, 992.32 and 519.98 is: 776.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.16 : 992.32 = 519.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.16/992.32 = 519.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.16x = 992.32 × 519.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.16x = 515,986.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,986.55/664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.90

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