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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.70, 1,001.01 and 551.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.70, 1,001.01 and 551.25 is: 825.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.70 : 1,001.01 = 551.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.70/1,001.01 = 551.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.70x = 1,001.01 × 551.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.70x = 551,806.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,806.76/668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 825.19

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