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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.66, 991.01 and 530.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.66, 991.01 and 530.06 is: 795.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.66 : 991.01 = 530.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.66/991.01 = 530.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.66x = 991.01 × 530.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.66x = 525,294.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,294.76/660.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.11

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