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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.52, 1,005 and 568.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.52, 1,005 and 568.06 is: 852.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.52 : 1,005 = 568.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.52/1,005 = 568.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.52x = 1,005 × 568.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.52x = 570,900.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,900.30/669.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.70

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