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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.36, 1,000.44 and 580.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.36, 1,000.44 and 580.32 is: 871.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.36 : 1,000.44 = 580.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.36/1,000.44 = 580.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.36x = 1,000.44 × 580.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.36x = 580,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,575.34/666.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.26

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