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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.41, 1,001.76 and 617.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.41, 1,001.76 and 617.88 is: 928.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.41 : 1,001.76 = 617.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.41/1,001.76 = 617.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.41x = 1,001.76 × 617.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.41x = 618,967.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,967.47/666.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.82

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