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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.64, 969.96 and 666.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.64, 969.96 and 666.28 is: 919.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.64 : 969.96 = 666.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.64/969.96 = 666.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.64x = 969.96 × 666.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.64x = 646,264.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,264.95/702.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.77

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