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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.02, 998.23 and 536.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.02, 998.23 and 536.17 is: 803.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.02 : 998.23 = 536.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.02/998.23 = 536.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.02x = 998.23 × 536.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.02x = 535,220.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,220.98/666.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.61

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