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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.65, 995.07 and 527.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.65, 995.07 and 527.89 is: 790.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.65 : 995.07 = 527.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.65/995.07 = 527.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.65x = 995.07 × 527.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.65x = 525,287.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,287.50/664.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.32

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