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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.61, 997.80 and 563.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.61, 997.80 and 563.55 is: 844.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.61 : 997.80 = 563.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.61/997.80 = 563.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.61x = 997.80 × 563.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.61x = 562,310.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,310.19/665.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.80

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