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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 734.44, 1,102.12 and 666.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 734.44, 1,102.12 and 666.12 is: 999.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    734.44 : 1,102.12 = 666.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    734.44/1,102.12 = 666.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    734.44x = 1,102.12 × 666.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    734.44x = 734,144.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,144.17/734.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.60

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