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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 699.56, 966.66 and 665.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 699.56, 966.66 and 665.82 is: 920.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    699.56 : 966.66 = 665.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    699.56/966.66 = 665.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    699.56x = 966.66 × 665.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    699.56x = 643,621.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,621.56/699.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.04

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