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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.40, 919.16 and 577.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.40, 919.16 and 577.73 is: 796.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.40 : 919.16 = 577.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.40/919.16 = 577.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.40x = 919.16 × 577.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.40x = 531,022.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,022.64/666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.85

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