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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.86, 998.79 and 551.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.86, 998.79 and 551.62 is: 827.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.86 : 998.79 = 551.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.86/998.79 = 551.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.86x = 998.79 × 551.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.86x = 550,952.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,952.54/665.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.43

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