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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.16, 996.84 and 520.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.16, 996.84 and 520.92 is: 780.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.16 : 996.84 = 520.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.16/996.84 = 520.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.16x = 996.84 × 520.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.16x = 519,273.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,273.89/665.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.68

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