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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.37, 997.49 and 520.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.37, 997.49 and 520.55 is: 779.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.37 : 997.49 = 520.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.37/997.49 = 520.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.37x = 997.49 × 520.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.37x = 519,238.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,238.43/666.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.20

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