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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.63, 920.73 and 598.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.63, 920.73 and 598.78 is: 825.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.63 : 920.73 = 598.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.63/920.73 = 598.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.63x = 920.73 × 598.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.63x = 551,314.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,314.71/667.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.78

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