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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.27, 995.98 and 594.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.27, 995.98 and 594.92 is: 890.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.27 : 995.98 = 594.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.27/995.98 = 594.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.27x = 995.98 × 594.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.27x = 592,521.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,521.95/665.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.65

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