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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.92, 1,001.88 and 524.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.92, 1,001.88 and 524.55 is: 786.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.92 : 1,001.88 = 524.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.92/1,001.88 = 524.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.92x = 1,001.88 × 524.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.92x = 525,536.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,536.15/667.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.83

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