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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.12, 921.09 and 575.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.12, 921.09 and 575.84 is: 793.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.12 : 921.09 = 575.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.12/921.09 = 575.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.12x = 921.09 × 575.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.12x = 530,395.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,395.86/668.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.87

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