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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.56, 1,001.76 and 546.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.56, 1,001.76 and 546.88 is: 819.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.56 : 1,001.76 = 546.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.56/1,001.76 = 546.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.56x = 1,001.76 × 546.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.56x = 547,842.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 547,842.51/668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.44

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