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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.64, 992.16 and 612.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.64, 992.16 and 612.72 is: 913.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.64 : 992.16 = 612.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.64/992.16 = 612.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.64x = 992.16 × 612.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.64x = 607,916.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,916.28/665.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.28

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