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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.97, 1,001.25 and 555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.97, 1,001.25 and 555.12 is: 830.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.97 : 1,001.25 = 555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.97/1,001.25 = 555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.97x = 1,001.25 × 555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.97x = 555,813.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,813.90/668.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.85

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