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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.08, 997.86 and 544.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.08, 997.86 and 544.12 is: 816.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.08 : 997.86 = 544.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.08/997.86 = 544.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.08x = 997.86 × 544.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.08x = 542,955.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,955.58/665.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.38

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