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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.18, 916.89 and 525.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.18, 916.89 and 525.07 is: 723.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.18 : 916.89 = 525.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.18/916.89 = 525.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.18x = 916.89 × 525.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.18x = 481,431.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,431.43/665.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.76

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