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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.52, 1,347.84 and 666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.52, 1,347.84 and 666 is: 919.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.52 : 1,347.84 = 666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.52/1,347.84 = 666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.52x = 1,347.84 × 666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.52x = 897,661.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,661.44/976.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.25

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