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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.29, 989.42 and 522.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.29, 989.42 and 522.99 is: 783.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.29 : 989.42 = 522.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.29/989.42 = 522.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.29x = 989.42 × 522.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.29x = 517,454.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,454.15/660.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.68

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