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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.88, 997.98 and 583.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.88, 997.98 and 583.41 is: 874.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.88 : 997.98 = 583.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.88/997.98 = 583.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.88x = 997.98 × 583.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.88x = 582,231.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,231.51/665.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.38

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