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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.23, 999.48 and 550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.23, 999.48 and 550.80 is: 826.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.23 : 999.48 = 550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.23/999.48 = 550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.23x = 999.48 × 550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.23x = 550,513.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,513.58/666.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.31

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