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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.76, 916.72 and 524.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.76, 916.72 and 524.65 is: 723.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.76 : 916.72 = 524.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.76/916.72 = 524.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.76x = 916.72 × 524.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.76x = 480,957.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,957.84/664.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.51

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