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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.46, 1,051.38 and 666.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.46, 1,051.38 and 666.63 is: 999.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.46 : 1,051.38 = 666.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.46/1,051.38 = 666.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.46x = 1,051.38 × 666.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.46x = 700,881.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,881.45/701.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.18

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