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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.24, 1,004.13 and 532.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.24, 1,004.13 and 532.80 is: 799.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.24 : 1,004.13 = 532.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.24/1,004.13 = 532.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.24x = 1,004.13 × 532.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.24x = 535,000.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,000.46/669.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.41

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