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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.50, 1,001.72 and 539.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.50, 1,001.72 and 539.06 is: 808.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.50 : 1,001.72 = 539.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.50/1,001.72 = 539.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.50x = 1,001.72 × 539.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.50x = 539,987.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,987.18/667.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.97

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