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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.42, 1,005.98 and 625.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.42, 1,005.98 and 625.68 is: 940.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.42 : 1,005.98 = 625.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.42/1,005.98 = 625.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.42x = 1,005.98 × 625.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.42x = 629,418.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,418.44/669.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.24

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