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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.14, 1,376.64 and 666.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.14, 1,376.64 and 666.66 is: 920.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.14 : 1,376.64 = 666.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.14/1,376.64 = 666.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.14x = 1,376.64 × 666.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.14x = 917,750.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,750.82/997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.38

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