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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.58, 989.37 and 528.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.58, 989.37 and 528.98 is: 793.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.58 : 989.37 = 528.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.58/989.37 = 528.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.58x = 989.37 × 528.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.58x = 523,352.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,352.00/659.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.46

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