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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.46, 1,002.12 and 523.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.46, 1,002.12 and 523.63 is: 783.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.46 : 1,002.12 = 523.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.46/1,002.12 = 523.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.46x = 1,002.12 × 523.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.46x = 524,742.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,742.33/669.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.83

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