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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.68, 996.76 and 535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.68, 996.76 and 535.04 is: 801.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.68 : 996.76 = 535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.68/996.76 = 535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.68x = 996.76 × 535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.68x = 533,306.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,306.47/665.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.15

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