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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.52, 995.40 and 544.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.52, 995.40 and 544.56 is: 814.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.52 : 995.40 = 544.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.52/995.40 = 544.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.52x = 995.40 × 544.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.52x = 542,055.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,055.02/665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.48

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