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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.11, 1,001.84 and 531.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.11, 1,001.84 and 531.81 is: 796.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.11 : 1,001.84 = 531.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.11/1,001.84 = 531.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.11x = 1,001.84 × 531.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.11x = 532,785.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,785.87/669.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.27

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