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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.60, 920.39 and 509.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.60, 920.39 and 509.72 is: 702.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.60 : 920.39 = 509.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.60/920.39 = 509.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.60x = 920.39 × 509.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.60x = 469,134.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,134.04/667.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.72

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