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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.74, 920.63 and 596.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.74, 920.63 and 596.67 is: 823.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.74 : 920.63 = 596.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.74/920.63 = 596.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.74x = 920.63 × 596.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.74x = 549,312.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,312.30/666.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 823.88

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