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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.08, 995.70 and 640.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.08, 995.70 and 640.12 is: 958.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.08 : 995.70 = 640.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.08/995.70 = 640.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.08x = 995.70 × 640.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.08x = 637,367.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,367.48/665.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 958.33

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