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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.84, 918.29 and 571.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.84, 918.29 and 571.99 is: 788.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.84 : 918.29 = 571.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.84/918.29 = 571.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.84x = 918.29 × 571.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.84x = 525,245.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,245.25/665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.85

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