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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.70, 1,002.87 and 559.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.70, 1,002.87 and 559.71 is: 839.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.70 : 1,002.87 = 559.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.70/1,002.87 = 559.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.70x = 1,002.87 × 559.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.70x = 561,316.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,316.37/668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.41

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