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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.25, 1,002.34 and 563.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.25, 1,002.34 and 563.23 is: 843.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.25 : 1,002.34 = 563.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.25/1,002.34 = 563.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.25x = 1,002.34 × 563.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.25x = 564,541.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,541.54/669.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.55

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