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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.26, 1,004.20 and 658.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.26, 1,004.20 and 658.33 is: 987.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.26 : 1,004.20 = 658.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.26/1,004.20 = 658.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.26x = 1,004.20 × 658.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.26x = 661,090.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,090.83/669.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.79

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