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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.22, 1,004.55 and 562.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.22, 1,004.55 and 562.18 is: 843.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.22 : 1,004.55 = 562.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.22/1,004.55 = 562.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.22x = 1,004.55 × 562.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.22x = 564,737.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,737.92/669.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.87

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