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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.96, 920.87 and 520.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.96, 920.87 and 520.81 is: 718.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.96 : 920.87 = 520.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.96/920.87 = 520.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.96x = 920.87 × 520.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.96x = 479,595.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,595.35/667.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.00

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