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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.01, 918.54 and 605.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.01, 918.54 and 605.88 is: 836.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.01 : 918.54 = 605.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.01/918.54 = 605.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.01x = 918.54 × 605.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.01x = 556,525.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,525.02/665.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.87

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