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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.54, 1,002.48 and 566.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.54, 1,002.48 and 566.26 is: 847.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.54 : 1,002.48 = 566.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.54/1,002.48 = 566.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.54x = 1,002.48 × 566.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.54x = 567,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,664.32/669.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.84

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