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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 732.80, 1,010.58 and 666.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 732.80, 1,010.58 and 666.58 is: 919.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    732.80 : 1,010.58 = 666.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    732.80/1,010.58 = 666.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    732.80x = 1,010.58 × 666.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    732.80x = 673,629.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,629.29/732.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.26

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