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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.12, 1,001.72 and 507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.12, 1,001.72 and 507.44 is: 759.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.12 : 1,001.72 = 507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.12/1,001.72 = 507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.12x = 1,001.72 × 507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.12x = 508,312.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,312.80/669.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759.67

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