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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.62, 998.77 and 504.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.62, 998.77 and 504.29 is: 756.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.62 : 998.77 = 504.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.62/998.77 = 504.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.62x = 998.77 × 504.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.62x = 503,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,670.96/665.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.70

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