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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.38, 1,002.86 and 654.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.38, 1,002.86 and 654.80 is: 981.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.38 : 1,002.86 = 654.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.38/1,002.86 = 654.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.38x = 1,002.86 × 654.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.38x = 656,671.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,671.96/669.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.01

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