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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.10, 1,000.32 and 505.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.10, 1,000.32 and 505.29 is: 756.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.10 : 1,000.32 = 505.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.10/1,000.32 = 505.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.10x = 1,000.32 × 505.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.10x = 505,446.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,446.69/668.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.55

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