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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.34, 921.44 and 548.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.34, 921.44 and 548.26 is: 755.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.34 : 921.44 = 548.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.34/921.44 = 548.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.34x = 921.44 × 548.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.34x = 505,187.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,187.76/668.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.88

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