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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.32, 923.61 and 571.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.32, 923.61 and 571.12 is: 789.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.32 : 923.61 = 571.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.32/923.61 = 571.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.32x = 923.61 × 571.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.32x = 527,492.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,492.14/668.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.28

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