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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.83, 923.26 and 575.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.83, 923.26 and 575.20 is: 794.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.83 : 923.26 = 575.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.83/923.26 = 575.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.83x = 923.26 × 575.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.83x = 531,059.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,059.15/668.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.01

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