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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.51, 1,002.51 and 538.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.51, 1,002.51 and 538.92 is: 806.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.51 : 1,002.51 = 538.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.51/1,002.51 = 538.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.51x = 1,002.51 × 538.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.51x = 540,272.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,272.69/669.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.97

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