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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.83, 995.97 and 516.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.83, 995.97 and 516.72 is: 774.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.83 : 995.97 = 516.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.83/995.97 = 516.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.83x = 995.97 × 516.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.83x = 514,637.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,637.62/664.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.09

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