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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.20, 994.98 and 519.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.20, 994.98 and 519.24 is: 777.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.20 : 994.98 = 519.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.20/994.98 = 519.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.20x = 994.98 × 519.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.20x = 516,633.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,633.42/664.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.83

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