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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.73, 920.37 and 520.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.73, 920.37 and 520.11 is: 716.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.73 : 920.37 = 520.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.73/920.37 = 520.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.73x = 920.37 × 520.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.73x = 478,693.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,693.64/667.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.90

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