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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.11, 997.85 and 592.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.11, 997.85 and 592.50 is: 888.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.11 : 997.85 = 592.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.11/997.85 = 592.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.11x = 997.85 × 592.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.11x = 591,225.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,225.74/665.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.91

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