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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.44, 1,000.50 and 596.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.44, 1,000.50 and 596.44 is: 892.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.44 : 1,000.50 = 596.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.44/1,000.50 = 596.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.44x = 1,000.50 × 596.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.44x = 596,738.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,738.22/668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.73

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