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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.96, 1,002.07 and 545.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.96, 1,002.07 and 545.03 is: 816.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.96 : 1,002.07 = 545.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.96/1,002.07 = 545.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.96x = 1,002.07 × 545.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.96x = 546,157.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,157.64/668.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.43

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