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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.99, 1,051.55 and 665.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.99, 1,051.55 and 665.95 is: 998.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.99 : 1,051.55 = 665.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.99/1,051.55 = 665.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.99x = 1,051.55 × 665.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.99x = 700,279.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,279.72/700.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.99

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