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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.50, 998.72 and 537.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.50, 998.72 and 537.05 is: 805.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.50 : 998.72 = 537.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.50/998.72 = 537.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.50x = 998.72 × 537.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.50x = 536,359.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,359.89/665.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.96

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