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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.44, 998.73 and 521.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.44, 998.73 and 521.64 is: 780.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.44 : 998.73 = 521.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.44/998.73 = 521.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.44x = 998.73 × 521.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.44x = 520,977.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,977.52/667.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.56

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