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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.40, 1,002.00 and 599.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.40, 1,002.00 and 599.22 is: 898.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.40 : 1,002.00 = 599.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.40/1,002.00 = 599.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.40x = 1,002.00 × 599.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.40x = 600,418.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,418.45/668.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.29

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