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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.12, 999.52 and 504.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.12, 999.52 and 504.80 is: 757.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.12 : 999.52 = 504.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.12/999.52 = 504.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.12x = 999.52 × 504.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.12x = 504,552.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,552.70/666.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.45

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