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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.42, 921.66 and 563.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.42, 921.66 and 563.34 is: 776.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.42 : 921.66 = 563.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.42/921.66 = 563.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.42x = 921.66 × 563.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.42x = 519,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,207.94/668.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.77

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