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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.34, 989.52 and 530.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.34, 989.52 and 530.56 is: 795.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.34 : 989.52 = 530.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.34/989.52 = 530.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.34x = 989.52 × 530.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.34x = 524,999.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,999.73/660.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.04

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