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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.38, 920.07 and 541.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.38, 920.07 and 541.84 is: 748.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.38 : 920.07 = 541.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.38/920.07 = 541.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.38x = 920.07 × 541.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.38x = 498,528.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,528.43/666.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.12

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