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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.52, 997.44 and 583.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.52, 997.44 and 583.05 is: 873.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.52 : 997.44 = 583.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.52/997.44 = 583.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.52x = 997.44 × 583.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.52x = 581,557.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,557.39/665.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.84

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