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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.40, 996.16 and 548.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.40, 996.16 and 548.76 is: 821.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.40 : 996.16 = 548.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.40/996.16 = 548.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.40x = 996.16 × 548.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.40x = 546,652.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,652.76/665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.54

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