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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.76, 922.44 and 581.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.76, 922.44 and 581.28 is: 801.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.76 : 922.44 = 581.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.76/922.44 = 581.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.76x = 922.44 × 581.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.76x = 536,195.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,195.92/668.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.78

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