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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.34, 995.29 and 519.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.34, 995.29 and 519.75 is: 778.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.34 : 995.29 = 519.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.34/995.29 = 519.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.34x = 995.29 × 519.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.34x = 517,300.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,300.68/664.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.67

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