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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.56, 1,004.40 and 515.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.56, 1,004.40 and 515.60 is: 773.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.56 : 1,004.40 = 515.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.56/1,004.40 = 515.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.56x = 1,004.40 × 515.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.56x = 517,868.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,868.64/669.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.45

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