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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.89, 922.83 and 529.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.89, 922.83 and 529.03 is: 729.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.89 : 922.83 = 529.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.89/922.83 = 529.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.89x = 922.83 × 529.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.89x = 488,204.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,204.75/668.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.87

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