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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.02, 1,003.25 and 506.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.02, 1,003.25 and 506.83 is: 761.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.02 : 1,003.25 = 506.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.02/1,003.25 = 506.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.02x = 1,003.25 × 506.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.02x = 508,477.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,477.20/668.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.17

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