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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.78, 1,003.67 and 552.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.78, 1,003.67 and 552.96 is: 831.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.78 : 1,003.67 = 552.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.78/1,003.67 = 552.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.78x = 1,003.67 × 552.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.78x = 554,989.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,989.36/667.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.10

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