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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.40, 1,001.68 and 648.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.40, 1,001.68 and 648.72 is: 972.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.40 : 1,001.68 = 648.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.40/1,001.68 = 648.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.40x = 1,001.68 × 648.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.40x = 649,809.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,809.85/668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.19

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