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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 659.64, 988.02 and 530.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 659.64, 988.02 and 530.52 is: 794.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    659.64 : 988.02 = 530.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    659.64/988.02 = 530.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    659.64x = 988.02 × 530.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    659.64x = 524,164.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,164.37/659.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.62

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