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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.11, 1,004.99 and 566.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.11, 1,004.99 and 566.55 is: 850.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.11 : 1,004.99 = 566.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.11/1,004.99 = 566.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.11x = 1,004.99 × 566.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.11x = 569,374.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,374.25/669.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.95

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