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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 701.28, 966.24 and 668.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 701.28, 966.24 and 668.52 is: 921.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    701.28 : 966.24 = 668.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    701.28/966.24 = 668.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    701.28x = 966.24 × 668.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    701.28x = 645,950.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,950.76/701.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.10

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