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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.32, 996 and 549.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.32, 996 and 549.22 is: 822.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.32 : 996 = 549.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.32/996 = 549.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.32x = 996 × 549.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.32x = 547,023.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,023.12/665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.20

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