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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.12, 1,000.22 and 506.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.12, 1,000.22 and 506.44 is: 758.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.12 : 1,000.22 = 506.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.12/1,000.22 = 506.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.12x = 1,000.22 × 506.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.12x = 506,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,551.42/668.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.17

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