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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.39, 917.96 and 525.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.39, 917.96 and 525.95 is: 726.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.39 : 917.96 = 525.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.39/917.96 = 525.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.39x = 917.96 × 525.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.39x = 482,801.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,801.06/664.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.68

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