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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.36, 996.36 and 527.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.36, 996.36 and 527.12 is: 789.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.36 : 996.36 = 527.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.36/996.36 = 527.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.36x = 996.36 × 527.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.36x = 525,201.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,201.28/665.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.35

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