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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.94, 998.58 and 504.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.94, 998.58 and 504.16 is: 754.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.94 : 998.58 = 504.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.94/998.58 = 504.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.94x = 998.58 × 504.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.94x = 503,444.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,444.09/666.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.86

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