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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.12, 1,001.23 and 503.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.12, 1,001.23 and 503.48 is: 754.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.12 : 1,001.23 = 503.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.12/1,001.23 = 503.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.12x = 1,001.23 × 503.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.12x = 504,099.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,099.28/668.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.50

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