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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.66, 918.27 and 618.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.66, 918.27 and 618.77 is: 853.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.66 : 918.27 = 618.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.66/918.27 = 618.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.66x = 918.27 × 618.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.66x = 568,197.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,197.93/665.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.59

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