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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.32, 917.52 and 651.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.32, 917.52 and 651.93 is: 897.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.32 : 917.52 = 651.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.32/917.52 = 651.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.32x = 917.52 × 651.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.32x = 598,158.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,158.81/666.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.71

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