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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.96, 920.40 and 611.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.96, 920.40 and 611.92 is: 844.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.96 : 920.40 = 611.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.96/920.40 = 611.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.96x = 920.40 × 611.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.96x = 563,211.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,211.17/666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.45

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