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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.60, 1,002.81 and 514.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.60, 1,002.81 and 514.41 is: 770.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.60 : 1,002.81 = 514.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.60/1,002.81 = 514.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.60x = 1,002.81 × 514.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.60x = 515,855.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,855.49/669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.39

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