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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.28, 1,002.43 and 553.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.28, 1,002.43 and 553.45 is: 828.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.28 : 1,002.43 = 553.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.28/1,002.43 = 553.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.28x = 1,002.43 × 553.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.28x = 554,794.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,794.88/669.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 828.94

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