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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.50, 1,006.68 and 616.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.50, 1,006.68 and 616.04 is: 926.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.50 : 1,006.68 = 616.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.50/1,006.68 = 616.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.50x = 1,006.68 × 616.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.50x = 620,150.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,150.11/669.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.30

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