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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.90, 999.15 and 570.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.90, 999.15 and 570.90 is: 855.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.90 : 999.15 = 570.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.90/999.15 = 570.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.90x = 999.15 × 570.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.90x = 570,414.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,414.74/666.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.32

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