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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.54, 1,006.29 and 554.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.54, 1,006.29 and 554.72 is: 833.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.54 : 1,006.29 = 554.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.54/1,006.29 = 554.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.54x = 1,006.29 × 554.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.54x = 558,204.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,204.16/669.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.71

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