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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.28, 1,000.94 and 552.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.28, 1,000.94 and 552.45 is: 827.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.28 : 1,000.94 = 552.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.28/1,000.94 = 552.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.28x = 1,000.94 × 552.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.28x = 552,966.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,966.54/668.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.45

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