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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.09, 915.97 and 650.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.09, 915.97 and 650.74 is: 896.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.09 : 915.97 = 650.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.09/915.97 = 650.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.09x = 915.97 × 650.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.09x = 596,055.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,055.06/665.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.20

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