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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.84, 998.94 and 611.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.84, 998.94 and 611.24 is: 917.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.84 : 998.94 = 611.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.84/998.94 = 611.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.84x = 998.94 × 611.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.84x = 610,592.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,592.09/665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.03

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