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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.24, 1,003.80 and 623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.24, 1,003.80 and 623.60 is: 936.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.24 : 1,003.80 = 623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.24/1,003.80 = 623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.24x = 1,003.80 × 623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.24x = 625,969.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,969.68/668.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.74

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