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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.80, 999.28 and 551.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.80, 999.28 and 551.96 is: 827.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.80 : 999.28 = 551.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.80/999.28 = 551.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.80x = 999.28 × 551.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.80x = 551,562.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,562.59/666.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.18

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