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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.76, 1,003.62 and 621.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.76, 1,003.62 and 621.16 is: 936.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.76 : 1,003.62 = 621.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.76/1,003.62 = 621.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.76x = 1,003.62 × 621.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.76x = 623,400.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,400.48/665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.38

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