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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.30, 917.76 and 541.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.30, 917.76 and 541.10 is: 746.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.30 : 917.76 = 541.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.30/917.76 = 541.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.30x = 917.76 × 541.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.30x = 496,599.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,599.94/665.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.43

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