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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.75, 967.71 and 666.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.75, 967.71 and 666.46 is: 920.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.75 : 967.71 = 666.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.75/967.71 = 666.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.75x = 967.71 × 666.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.75x = 644,940.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,940.01/700.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.36

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