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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.84, 996.90 and 503.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.84, 996.90 and 503.02 is: 753.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.84 : 996.90 = 503.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.84/996.90 = 503.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.84x = 996.90 × 503.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.84x = 501,460.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,460.64/665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.12

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