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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.06, 1,000.75 and 548.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.06, 1,000.75 and 548.77 is: 825.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.06 : 1,000.75 = 548.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.06/1,000.75 = 548.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.06x = 1,000.75 × 548.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.06x = 549,182.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,182.95/665.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.77

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