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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.45, 995.51 and 575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.45, 995.51 and 575.12 is: 860.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.45 : 995.51 = 575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.45/995.51 = 575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.45x = 995.51 × 575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.45x = 572,534.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,534.84/665.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.37

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