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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.38, 922.83 and 543.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.38, 922.83 and 543.84 is: 750.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.38 : 922.83 = 543.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.38/922.83 = 543.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.38x = 922.83 × 543.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.38x = 501,871.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,871.87/668.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.88

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