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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.20, 996.99 and 582.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.20, 996.99 and 582.72 is: 873.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.20 : 996.99 = 582.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.20/996.99 = 582.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.20x = 996.99 × 582.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.20x = 580,966.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,966.01/665.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.37

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