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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.39, 988.30 and 530.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.39, 988.30 and 530.08 is: 793.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.39 : 988.30 = 530.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.39/988.30 = 530.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.39x = 988.30 × 530.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.39x = 523,876.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,876.26/660.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.29

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