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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.05, 1,001.02 and 530.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.05, 1,001.02 and 530.74 is: 795.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.05 : 1,001.02 = 530.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.05/1,001.02 = 530.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.05x = 1,001.02 × 530.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.05x = 531,281.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,281.35/668.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.27

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