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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 667.52, 1,002 and 565.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 667.52, 1,002 and 565.40 is: 848.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    667.52 : 1,002 = 565.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    667.52/1,002 = 565.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    667.52x = 1,002 × 565.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    667.52x = 566,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,530.80/667.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.71

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