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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.72, 1,001.04 and 522.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.72, 1,001.04 and 522.96 is: 785.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.72 : 1,001.04 = 522.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.72/1,001.04 = 522.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.72x = 1,001.04 × 522.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.72x = 523,503.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,503.88/666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.19

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