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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.91, 1,000.23 and 633.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.91, 1,000.23 and 633.98 is: 950.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.91 : 1,000.23 = 633.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.91/1,000.23 = 633.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.91x = 1,000.23 × 633.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.91x = 634,125.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,125.82/666.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.84

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