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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.76, 997.16 and 510.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.76, 997.16 and 510.55 is: 764.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.76 : 997.16 = 510.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.76/997.16 = 510.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.76x = 997.16 × 510.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.76x = 509,094.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,094.99/665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.68

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