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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.40, 1,003.26 and 599.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.40, 1,003.26 and 599.24 is: 900.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.40 : 1,003.26 = 599.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.40/1,003.26 = 599.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.40x = 1,003.26 × 599.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.40x = 601,193.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,193.52/667.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.80

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