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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.07, 1,002.08 and 551.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.07, 1,002.08 and 551.43 is: 827.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.07 : 1,002.08 = 551.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.07/1,002.08 = 551.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.07x = 1,002.08 × 551.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.07x = 552,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,574.22/668.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.12

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