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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.56, 916.62 and 651.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.56, 916.62 and 651.22 is: 896.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.56 : 916.62 = 651.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.56/916.62 = 651.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.56x = 916.62 × 651.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.56x = 596,921.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,921.28/665.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.87

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