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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.72, 923.13 and 522.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.72, 923.13 and 522.12 is: 719.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.72 : 923.13 = 522.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.72/923.13 = 522.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.72x = 923.13 × 522.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.72x = 481,984.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,984.64/669.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.68

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