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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.86, 1,000.30 and 552.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.86, 1,000.30 and 552.62 is: 828.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.86 : 1,000.30 = 552.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.86/1,000.30 = 552.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.86x = 1,000.30 × 552.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.86x = 552,785.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,785.79/666.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.94

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