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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.60, 1,003.20 and 592.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.60, 1,003.20 and 592.80 is: 888.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.60 : 1,003.20 = 592.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.60/1,003.20 = 592.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.60x = 1,003.20 × 592.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.60x = 594,696.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,696.96/669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.14

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