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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.75, 999.03 and 625.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.75, 999.03 and 625.25 is: 938.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.75 : 999.03 = 625.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.75/999.03 = 625.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.75x = 999.03 × 625.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.75x = 624,643.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,643.51/665.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.26

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