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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.55, 918.29 and 639.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.55, 918.29 and 639.28 is: 882.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.55 : 918.29 = 639.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.55/918.29 = 639.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.55x = 918.29 × 639.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.55x = 587,042.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,042.29/665.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.04

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