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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.42, 979.98 and 666.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.42, 979.98 and 666.06 is: 917.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.42 : 979.98 = 666.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.42/979.98 = 666.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.42x = 979.98 × 666.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.42x = 652,725.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,725.48/711.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.50

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