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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.52, 1,001.31 and 551.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.52, 1,001.31 and 551.65 is: 826.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.52 : 1,001.31 = 551.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.52/1,001.31 = 551.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.52x = 1,001.31 × 551.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.52x = 552,367.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,367.65/668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.25

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