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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.55, 917.06 and 619.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.55, 917.06 and 619.38 is: 853.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.55 : 917.06 = 619.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.55/917.06 = 619.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.55x = 917.06 × 619.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.55x = 568,005.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,005.53/665.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.44

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