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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.14, 1,306.95 and 666.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.14, 1,306.95 and 666.04 is: 998.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.14 : 1,306.95 = 666.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.14/1,306.95 = 666.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.14x = 1,306.95 × 666.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.14x = 870,480.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,480.98/872.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.10

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