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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.34, 917.94 and 553.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.34, 917.94 and 553.84 is: 762.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.34 : 917.94 = 553.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.34/917.94 = 553.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.34x = 917.94 × 553.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.34x = 508,391.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,391.89/666.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.96

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