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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668, 1,000.80 and 505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668, 1,000.80 and 505.44 is: 757.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668 : 1,000.80 = 505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668/1,000.80 = 505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668x = 1,000.80 × 505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668x = 505,844.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,844.35/668
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.25

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