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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.24, 986.10 and 533.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.24, 986.10 and 533.40 is: 800.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.24 : 986.10 = 533.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.24/986.10 = 533.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.24x = 986.10 × 533.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.24x = 525,985.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,985.74/657.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.29

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