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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.10, 999.91 and 536.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.10, 999.91 and 536.01 is: 805.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.10 : 999.91 = 536.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.10/999.91 = 536.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.10x = 999.91 × 536.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.10x = 535,957.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,957.54/665.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.83

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