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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.47, 919.85 and 611.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.47, 919.85 and 611.13 is: 843.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.47 : 919.85 = 611.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.47/919.85 = 611.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.47x = 919.85 × 611.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.47x = 562,144.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,144.87/666.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.47

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