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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.69, 996.50 and 519.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.69, 996.50 and 519.89 is: 778.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.69 : 996.50 = 519.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.69/996.50 = 519.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.69x = 996.50 × 519.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.69x = 518,062.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,062.80/665.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.24

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