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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.59, 1,376.19 and 665.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.59, 1,376.19 and 665.58 is: 918.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.59 : 1,376.19 = 665.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.59/1,376.19 = 665.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.59x = 1,376.19 × 665.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.59x = 915,964.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,964.54/997.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.18

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