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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.16, 1,004.34 and 560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.16, 1,004.34 and 560.16 is: 840.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.16 : 1,004.34 = 560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.16/1,004.34 = 560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.16x = 1,004.34 × 560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.16x = 562,586.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,586.07/669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.73

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