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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.72, 920.40 and 512.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.72, 920.40 and 512.16 is: 707.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.72 : 920.40 = 512.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.72/920.40 = 512.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.72x = 920.40 × 512.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.72x = 471,392.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,392.06/666.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 707.03

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