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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.78, 1,005.17 and 553.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.78, 1,005.17 and 553.96 is: 832.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.78 : 1,005.17 = 553.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.78/1,005.17 = 553.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.78x = 1,005.17 × 553.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.78x = 556,823.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,823.97/668.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.60

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