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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.40, 1,115.10 and 666.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.40, 1,115.10 and 666.60 is: 999.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.40 : 1,115.10 = 666.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.40/1,115.10 = 666.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.40x = 1,115.10 × 666.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.40x = 743,325.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 743,325.66/743.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.90

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