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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.58, 990.87 and 529.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.58, 990.87 and 529.98 is: 794.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.58 : 990.87 = 529.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.58/990.87 = 529.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.58x = 990.87 × 529.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.58x = 525,141.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,141.28/660.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.97

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