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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.24, 918.99 and 535.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.24, 918.99 and 535.56 is: 738.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.24 : 918.99 = 535.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.24/918.99 = 535.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.24x = 918.99 × 535.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.24x = 492,174.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,174.28/666.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.73

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