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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.88, 997.44 and 565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.88, 997.44 and 565.12 is: 845.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.88 : 997.44 = 565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.88/997.44 = 565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.88x = 997.44 × 565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.88x = 563,673.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,673.29/666.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.24

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