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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.52, 1,001.97 and 587.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.52, 1,001.97 and 587.52 is: 880.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.52 : 1,001.97 = 587.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.52/1,001.97 = 587.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.52x = 1,001.97 × 587.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.52x = 588,677.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,677.41/668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.57

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