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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.10, 998.01 and 529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.10, 998.01 and 529.02 is: 793.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.10 : 998.01 = 529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.10/998.01 = 529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.10x = 998.01 × 529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.10x = 527,967.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,967.25/665.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.82

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