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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.41, 1,004.12 and 617.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.41, 1,004.12 and 617.57 is: 926.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.41 : 1,004.12 = 617.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.41/1,004.12 = 617.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.41x = 1,004.12 × 617.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.41x = 620,111.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,111.30/669.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.36

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