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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.56, 918.08 and 573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.56, 918.08 and 573.12 is: 789.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.56 : 918.08 = 573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.56/918.08 = 573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.56x = 918.08 × 573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.56x = 526,170.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,170.01/666.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.38

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