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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.85, 1,001.72 and 650.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.85, 1,001.72 and 650.39 is: 974.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.85 : 1,001.72 = 650.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.85/1,001.72 = 650.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.85x = 1,001.72 × 650.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.85x = 651,507.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 651,507.92/668.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.07

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