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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.14, 917.76 and 565.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.14, 917.76 and 565.96 is: 780.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.14 : 917.76 = 565.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.14/917.76 = 565.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.14x = 917.76 × 565.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.14x = 519,415.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,415.45/665.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.91

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