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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.04, 1,003.20 and 656.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.04, 1,003.20 and 656.80 is: 984.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.04 : 1,003.20 = 656.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.04/1,003.20 = 656.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.04x = 1,003.20 × 656.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.04x = 658,901.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,901.76/669.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.85

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