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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.59, 921.26 and 568.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.59, 921.26 and 568.65 is: 783.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.59 : 921.26 = 568.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.59/921.26 = 568.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.59x = 921.26 × 568.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.59x = 523,879.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,879.38/668.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.56

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