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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.14, 988.76 and 531.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.14, 988.76 and 531.02 is: 795.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.14 : 988.76 = 531.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.14/988.76 = 531.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.14x = 988.76 × 531.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.14x = 525,051.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,051.34/660.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.36

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