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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.97, 998.56 and 554.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.97, 998.56 and 554.89 is: 830.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.97 : 998.56 = 554.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.97/998.56 = 554.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.97x = 998.56 × 554.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.97x = 554,090.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,090.96/666.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.76

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