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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.68, 912.52 and 528.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.68, 912.52 and 528.36 is: 729.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.68 : 912.52 = 528.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.68/912.52 = 528.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.68x = 912.52 × 528.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.68x = 482,136.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,136.43/660.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.76

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