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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 661.52, 989.98 and 531.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 661.52, 989.98 and 531.20 is: 794.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    661.52 : 989.98 = 531.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    661.52/989.98 = 531.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    661.52x = 989.98 × 531.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    661.52x = 525,878.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,878.52/661.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.95

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