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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.27, 999.27 and 512.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.27, 999.27 and 512.56 is: 767.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.27 : 999.27 = 512.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.27/999.27 = 512.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.27x = 999.27 × 512.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.27x = 512,185.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,185.83/667.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.58

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