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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997.85, 1,376.78 and 666.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997.85, 1,376.78 and 666.06 is: 919.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997.85 : 1,376.78 = 666.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997.85/1,376.78 = 666.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997.85x = 1,376.78 × 666.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997.85x = 917,014.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,014.76/997.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.00

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