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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.35, 995.58 and 519.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.35, 995.58 and 519.90 is: 779.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.35 : 995.58 = 519.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.35/995.58 = 519.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.35x = 995.58 × 519.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.35x = 517,602.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,602.04/664.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.11

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