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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.75, 997.26 and 519.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.75, 997.26 and 519.35 is: 777.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.75 : 997.26 = 519.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.75/997.26 = 519.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.75x = 997.26 × 519.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.75x = 517,920.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,920.05/665.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.95

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