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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.41, 1,004.27 and 540.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.41, 1,004.27 and 540.57 is: 810.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.41 : 1,004.27 = 540.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.41/1,004.27 = 540.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.41x = 1,004.27 × 540.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.41x = 542,883.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,883.86/669.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.99

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