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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.40, 996.66 and 576.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.40, 996.66 and 576.54 is: 863.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.40 : 996.66 = 576.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.40/996.66 = 576.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.40x = 996.66 × 576.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.40x = 574,614.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,614.36/665.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.56

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