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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.55, 915.84 and 582.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.55, 915.84 and 582.93 is: 802.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.55 : 915.84 = 582.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.55/915.84 = 582.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.55x = 915.84 × 582.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.55x = 533,870.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,870.61/665.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.15

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