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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.74, 1,000.11 and 504.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.74, 1,000.11 and 504.74 is: 757.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.74 : 1,000.11 = 504.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.74/1,000.11 = 504.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.74x = 1,000.11 × 504.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.74x = 504,795.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,795.52/666.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.11

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