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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.35, 999.57 and 520.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.35, 999.57 and 520.74 is: 779.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.35 : 999.57 = 520.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.35/999.57 = 520.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.35x = 999.57 × 520.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.35x = 520,516.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,516.08/667.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.97

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