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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669, 999.26 and 603.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669, 999.26 and 603.86 is: 901.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669 : 999.26 = 603.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669/999.26 = 603.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669x = 999.26 × 603.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669x = 603,413.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,413.14/669
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.96

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