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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.40, 1,005.24 and 634.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.40, 1,005.24 and 634.78 is: 953.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.40 : 1,005.24 = 634.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.40/1,005.24 = 634.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.40x = 1,005.24 × 634.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.40x = 638,106.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,106.25/669.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.25

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