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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.49, 1,000.50 and 536.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.49, 1,000.50 and 536.87 is: 804.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.49 : 1,000.50 = 536.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.49/1,000.50 = 536.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.49x = 1,000.50 × 536.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.49x = 537,133.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,133.43/667.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.71

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