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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.02, 995.73 and 501.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.02, 995.73 and 501.94 is: 751.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.02 : 995.73 = 501.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.02/995.73 = 501.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.02x = 995.73 × 501.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.02x = 499,796.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,796.72/665.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.55

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