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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.88, 1,003.26 and 546.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.88, 1,003.26 and 546.44 is: 820.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.88 : 1,003.26 = 546.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.88/1,003.26 = 546.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.88x = 1,003.26 × 546.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.88x = 548,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,221.39/667.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.84

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