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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.47, 1,008.78 and 550.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.47, 1,008.78 and 550.40 is: 829.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.47 : 1,008.78 = 550.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.47/1,008.78 = 550.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.47x = 1,008.78 × 550.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.47x = 555,231.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,231.08/669.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.36

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