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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.57, 998.83 and 576.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.57, 998.83 and 576.26 is: 864.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.57 : 998.83 = 576.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.57/998.83 = 576.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.57x = 998.83 × 576.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.57x = 575,590.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,590.87/665.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.81

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