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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.81, 998.72 and 550.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.81, 998.72 and 550.04 is: 825.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.81 : 998.72 = 550.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.81/998.72 = 550.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.81x = 998.72 × 550.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.81x = 549,328.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,328.21/665.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.06

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