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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.33, 996.25 and 534.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.33, 996.25 and 534.63 is: 800.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.33 : 996.25 = 534.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.33/996.25 = 534.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.33x = 996.25 × 534.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.33x = 532,628.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,628.54/665.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.55

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