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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.55, 1,002.58 and 538.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.55, 1,002.58 and 538.84 is: 806.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.55 : 1,002.58 = 538.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.55/1,002.58 = 538.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.55x = 1,002.58 × 538.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.55x = 540,224.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,224.47/669.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.85

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