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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.90, 1,001.01 and 617.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.90, 1,001.01 and 617.38 is: 928.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.90 : 1,001.01 = 617.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.90/1,001.01 = 617.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.90x = 1,001.01 × 617.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.90x = 618,003.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,003.55/665.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.07

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