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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.01, 1,001.19 and 559.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.01, 1,001.19 and 559.47 is: 838.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.01 : 1,001.19 = 559.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.01/1,001.19 = 559.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.01x = 1,001.19 × 559.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.01x = 560,135.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,135.77/668.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.51

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