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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.81, 919.50 and 573.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.81, 919.50 and 573.87 is: 791.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.81 : 919.50 = 573.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.81/919.50 = 573.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.81x = 919.50 × 573.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.81x = 527,673.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,673.47/666.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.34

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