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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.06, 1,004.40 and 599.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.06, 1,004.40 and 599.40 is: 899.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.06 : 1,004.40 = 599.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.06/1,004.40 = 599.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.06x = 1,004.40 × 599.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.06x = 602,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,037.36/669.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.83

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