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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.66, 1,001.39 and 570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.66, 1,001.39 and 570.60 is: 854.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.66 : 1,001.39 = 570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.66/1,001.39 = 570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.66x = 1,001.39 × 570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.66x = 571,390.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,390.28/668.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.54

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