Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.96, 996 and 521.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 666.96, 996 and 521.04 is: 778.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
666.96 : 996 = 521.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
666.96/996 = 521.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
666.96x = 996 × 521.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
666.96x = 518,955.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 518,955.84/666.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778.09
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