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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.22, 1,001.22 and 612.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.22, 1,001.22 and 612.24 is: 917.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.22 : 1,001.22 = 612.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.22/1,001.22 = 612.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.22x = 1,001.22 × 612.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.22x = 612,986.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,986.93/668.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.34

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