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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.42, 918.53 and 571.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.42, 918.53 and 571.79 is: 789.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.42 : 918.53 = 571.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.42/918.53 = 571.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.42x = 918.53 × 571.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.42x = 525,206.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,206.27/665.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.29

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