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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,705.79, 2,558.30 and 665.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,705.79, 2,558.30 and 665.43 is: 998.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,705.79 : 2,558.30 = 665.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,705.79/2,558.30 = 665.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,705.79x = 2,558.30 × 665.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,705.79x = 1,702,366.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,366.24/1,705.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.00

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