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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.29, 998.58 and 536.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.29, 998.58 and 536.69 is: 804.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.29 : 998.58 = 536.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.29/998.58 = 536.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.29x = 998.58 × 536.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.29x = 535,927.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,927.90/666.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.35

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