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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.20, 996.64 and 575.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.20, 996.64 and 575.88 is: 861.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.20 : 996.64 = 575.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.20/996.64 = 575.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.20x = 996.64 × 575.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.20x = 573,945.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,945.04/666.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.52

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