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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.08, 1,001.56 and 524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.08, 1,001.56 and 524.44 is: 786.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.08 : 1,001.56 = 524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.08/1,001.56 = 524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.08x = 1,001.56 × 524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.08x = 525,258.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,258.13/668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.22

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