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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.13, 1,002.26 and 577.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.13, 1,002.26 and 577.41 is: 866.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.13 : 1,002.26 = 577.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.13/1,002.26 = 577.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.13x = 1,002.26 × 577.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.13x = 578,714.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,714.95/668.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.17

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