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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.64, 998.88 and 528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.64, 998.88 and 528.96 is: 792.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.64 : 998.88 = 528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.64/998.88 = 528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.64x = 998.88 × 528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.64x = 528,367.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,367.56/666.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.58

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