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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.98, 1,000.35 and 530.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.98, 1,000.35 and 530.28 is: 794.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.98 : 1,000.35 = 530.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.98/1,000.35 = 530.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.98x = 1,000.35 × 530.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.98x = 530,465.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,465.60/667.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.13

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