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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.45, 1,386.99 and 666.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.45, 1,386.99 and 666.11 is: 999.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.45 : 1,386.99 = 666.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.45/1,386.99 = 666.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.45x = 1,386.99 × 666.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.45x = 923,880.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,880.97/924.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.38

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