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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.47, 1,003.32 and 572.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.47, 1,003.32 and 572.67 is: 858.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.47 : 1,003.32 = 572.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.47/1,003.32 = 572.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.47x = 1,003.32 × 572.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.47x = 574,571.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,571.26/669.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.25

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