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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.47, 995.13 and 526.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.47, 995.13 and 526.59 is: 788.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.47 : 995.13 = 526.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.47/995.13 = 526.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.47x = 995.13 × 526.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.47x = 524,025.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,025.51/664.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.64

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