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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.95, 999.20 and 652.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.95, 999.20 and 652.37 is: 977.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.95 : 999.20 = 652.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.95/999.20 = 652.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.95x = 999.20 × 652.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.95x = 651,844.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,844.74/666.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.36

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