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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.08, 1,301.99 and 665.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.08, 1,301.99 and 665.56 is: 993.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.08 : 1,301.99 = 665.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.08/1,301.99 = 665.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.08x = 1,301.99 × 665.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.08x = 866,552.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,552.46/872.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.66

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