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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.08, 995.18 and 556.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.08, 995.18 and 556.94 is: 833.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.08 : 995.18 = 556.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.08/995.18 = 556.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.08x = 995.18 × 556.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.08x = 554,259.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,259.43/665.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.38

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