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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.31, 916.02 and 586.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.31, 916.02 and 586.34 is: 807.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.31 : 916.02 = 586.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.31/916.02 = 586.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.31x = 916.02 × 586.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.31x = 537,094.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,094.59/665.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.28

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