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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.44, 1,001.10 and 530.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.44, 1,001.10 and 530.56 is: 794.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.44 : 1,001.10 = 530.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.44/1,001.10 = 530.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.44x = 1,001.10 × 530.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.44x = 531,143.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,143.62/668.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.60

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