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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.20, 920.22 and 583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.20, 920.22 and 583.04 is: 805.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.20 : 920.22 = 583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.20/920.22 = 583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.20x = 920.22 × 583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.20x = 536,525.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,525.07/666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.35

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