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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.34, 987.86 and 528.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.34, 987.86 and 528.66 is: 792.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.34 : 987.86 = 528.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.34/987.86 = 528.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.34x = 987.86 × 528.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.34x = 522,243.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,243.39/659.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.07

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