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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.69, 995.25 and 564.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.69, 995.25 and 564.11 is: 843.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.69 : 995.25 = 564.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.69/995.25 = 564.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.69x = 995.25 × 564.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.69x = 561,430.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,430.48/665.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.38

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