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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.64, 997.08 and 561.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.64, 997.08 and 561.12 is: 836.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.64 : 997.08 = 561.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.64/997.08 = 561.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.64x = 997.08 × 561.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.64x = 559,481.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,481.53/668.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.75

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