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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 665.99, 998.24 and 511.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 665.99, 998.24 and 511.40 is: 766.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    665.99 : 998.24 = 511.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    665.99/998.24 = 511.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    665.99x = 998.24 × 511.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    665.99x = 510,492.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,492.39/665.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.52

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