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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.83, 998.50 and 536.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.83, 998.50 and 536.14 is: 802.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.83 : 998.50 = 536.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.83/998.50 = 536.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.83x = 998.50 × 536.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.83x = 535,335.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,335.79/666.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.81

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