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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.88, 1,001.82 and 560.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.88, 1,001.82 and 560.36 is: 840.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.88 : 1,001.82 = 560.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.88/1,001.82 = 560.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.88x = 1,001.82 × 560.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.88x = 561,379.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,379.86/667.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.54

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