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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.91, 998.61 and 563.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.91, 998.61 and 563.97 is: 844.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.91 : 998.61 = 563.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.91/998.61 = 563.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.91x = 998.61 × 563.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.91x = 563,186.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,186.08/666.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.47

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