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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.52, 1,003.32 and 547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.52, 1,003.32 and 547.56 is: 821.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.52 : 1,003.32 = 547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.52/1,003.32 = 547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.52x = 1,003.32 × 547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.52x = 549,377.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,377.90/668.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.78

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