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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 987.09 and 531.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 987.09 and 531.15 is: 793.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 987.09 = 531.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/987.09 = 531.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 987.09 × 531.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 524,292.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,292.85/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.24

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