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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.77, 1,376.60 and 666.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.77, 1,376.60 and 666.28 is: 919.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.77 : 1,376.60 = 666.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.77/1,376.60 = 666.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.77x = 1,376.60 × 666.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.77x = 917,191.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,191.69/997.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.24

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