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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664.39, 995.98 and 565.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664.39, 995.98 and 565.37 is: 847.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664.39 : 995.98 = 565.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664.39/995.98 = 565.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664.39x = 995.98 × 565.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664.39x = 563,097.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,097.21/664.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.54

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