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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.34, 918.28 and 595.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.34, 918.28 and 595.76 is: 822.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.34 : 918.28 = 595.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.34/918.28 = 595.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.34x = 918.28 × 595.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.34x = 547,074.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,074.49/665.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.25

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