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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.25, 1,003.59 and 592.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.25, 1,003.59 and 592.92 is: 890.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.25 : 1,003.59 = 592.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.25/1,003.59 = 592.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.25x = 1,003.59 × 592.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.25x = 595,048.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,048.58/668.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.46

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