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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.76, 999 and 542.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.76, 999 and 542.64 is: 814.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.76 : 999 = 542.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.76/999 = 542.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.76x = 999 × 542.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.76x = 542,097.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,097.36/665.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.25

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