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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 660.96, 911.88 and 529.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 660.96, 911.88 and 529.92 is: 731.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    660.96 : 911.88 = 529.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    660.96/911.88 = 529.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    660.96x = 911.88 × 529.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    660.96x = 483,223.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,223.45/660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.09

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