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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.96, 921.96 and 511.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.96, 921.96 and 511.44 is: 706.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.96 : 921.96 = 511.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.96/921.96 = 511.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.96x = 921.96 × 511.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.96x = 471,527.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,527.22/666.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 706.98

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