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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.50, 919.98 and 542.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.50, 919.98 and 542.06 is: 748.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.50 : 919.98 = 542.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.50/919.98 = 542.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.50x = 919.98 × 542.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.50x = 498,684.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,684.36/666.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.21

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