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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.18, 1,148.02 and 666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.18, 1,148.02 and 666 is: 918.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.18 : 1,148.02 = 666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.18/1,148.02 = 666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.18x = 1,148.02 × 666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.18x = 764,581.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,581.32/832.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.77

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