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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.67, 1,001.01 and 502.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.67, 1,001.01 and 502.97 is: 754.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.67 : 1,001.01 = 502.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.67/1,001.01 = 502.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.67x = 1,001.01 × 502.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.67x = 503,478.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,478.00/667.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.08

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