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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.76, 917.44 and 541.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.76, 917.44 and 541.76 is: 746.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.76 : 917.44 = 541.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.76/917.44 = 541.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.76x = 917.44 × 541.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.76x = 497,032.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,032.29/665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.56

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