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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.85, 922.79 and 551.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.85, 922.79 and 551.21 is: 761.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.85 : 922.79 = 551.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.85/922.79 = 551.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.85x = 922.79 × 551.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.85x = 508,647.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,647.84/667.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.63

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