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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.90, 913.32 and 529.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.90, 913.32 and 529.68 is: 731.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.90 : 913.32 = 529.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.90/913.32 = 529.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.90x = 913.32 × 529.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.90x = 483,767.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,767.34/660.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.98

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