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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.06, 983.97 and 528.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.06, 983.97 and 528.54 is: 791.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.06 : 983.97 = 528.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.06/983.97 = 528.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.06x = 983.97 × 528.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.06x = 520,067.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,067.50/657.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.51

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