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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.20, 917.35 and 507.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.20, 917.35 and 507.84 is: 700.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.20 : 917.35 = 507.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.20/917.35 = 507.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.20x = 917.35 × 507.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.20x = 465,867.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,867.02/665.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.34

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