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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.01, 995.69 and 527.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.01, 995.69 and 527.31 is: 789.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.01 : 995.69 = 527.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.01/995.69 = 527.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.01x = 995.69 × 527.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.01x = 525,038.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,038.61/665.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.52

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