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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.30, 998.40 and 528.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.30, 998.40 and 528.99 is: 792.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.30 : 998.40 = 528.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.30/998.40 = 528.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.30x = 998.40 × 528.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.30x = 528,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,143.62/666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.65

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