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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.10, 996.08 and 560.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.10, 996.08 and 560.50 is: 839.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.10 : 996.08 = 560.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.10/996.08 = 560.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.10x = 996.08 × 560.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.10x = 558,302.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,302.84/665.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.43

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