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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.16, 918.72 and 547.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.16, 918.72 and 547.44 is: 756.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.16 : 918.72 = 547.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.16/918.72 = 547.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.16x = 918.72 × 547.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.16x = 502,944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,944.08/665.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.12

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