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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.40, 1,001.39 and 568.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.40, 1,001.39 and 568.98 is: 853.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.40 : 1,001.39 = 568.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.40/1,001.39 = 568.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.40x = 1,001.39 × 568.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.40x = 569,768.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,768.04/667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.72

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