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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.02, 1,004.74 and 515.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.02, 1,004.74 and 515.32 is: 773.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.02 : 1,004.74 = 515.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.02/1,004.74 = 515.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.02x = 1,004.74 × 515.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.02x = 517,758.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,758.82/669.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.91

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