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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.40, 1,002.36 and 625.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.40, 1,002.36 and 625.26 is: 937.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.40 : 1,002.36 = 625.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.40/1,002.36 = 625.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.40x = 1,002.36 × 625.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.40x = 626,735.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,735.61/668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.67

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