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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.08, 997.20 and 641.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.08, 997.20 and 641.12 is: 959.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.08 : 997.20 = 641.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.08/997.20 = 641.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.08x = 997.20 × 641.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.08x = 639,324.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,324.86/666.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 959.83

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