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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.44, 925.02 and 557.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.44, 925.02 and 557.24 is: 769.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.44 : 925.02 = 557.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.44/925.02 = 557.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.44x = 925.02 × 557.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.44x = 515,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,458.14/669.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.98

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