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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.05, 1,002.52 and 531.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.05, 1,002.52 and 531.74 is: 796.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.05 : 1,002.52 = 531.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.05/1,002.52 = 531.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.05x = 1,002.52 × 531.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.05x = 533,079.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,079.98/669.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.77

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