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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.40, 922.20 and 521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.40, 922.20 and 521.04 is: 718.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.40 : 922.20 = 521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.40/922.20 = 521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.40x = 922.20 × 521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.40x = 480,503.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,503.09/668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.89

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