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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.28, 1,005.92 and 554.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.28, 1,005.92 and 554.47 is: 833.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.28 : 1,005.92 = 554.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.28/1,005.92 = 554.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.28x = 1,005.92 × 554.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.28x = 557,752.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,752.46/669.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.36

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