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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.28, 1,003.39 and 553.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.28, 1,003.39 and 553.45 is: 830.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.28 : 1,003.39 = 553.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.28/1,003.39 = 553.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.28x = 1,003.39 × 553.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.28x = 555,323.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,323.43/668.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.97

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