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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.20, 1,002.96 and 663.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.20, 1,002.96 and 663.96 is: 998.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.20 : 1,002.96 = 663.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.20/1,002.96 = 663.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.20x = 1,002.96 × 663.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.20x = 665,925.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,925.32/667.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.09

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