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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.84, 1,003.12 and 560.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.84, 1,003.12 and 560.30 is: 840.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.84 : 1,003.12 = 560.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.84/1,003.12 = 560.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.84x = 1,003.12 × 560.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.84x = 562,041.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,041.72/668.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.33

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