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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.47, 989.55 and 529.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.47, 989.55 and 529.79 is: 793.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.47 : 989.55 = 529.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.47/989.55 = 529.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.47x = 989.55 × 529.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.47x = 524,248.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,248.75/660.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.76

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