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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 666.99, 920.03 and 556.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 666.99, 920.03 and 556.97 is: 768.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    666.99 : 920.03 = 556.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    666.99/920.03 = 556.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    666.99x = 920.03 × 556.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    666.99x = 512,421.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,421.72/666.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 768.26

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