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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.60, 924 and 571.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.60, 924 and 571.20 is: 788.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.60 : 924 = 571.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.60/924 = 571.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.60x = 924 × 571.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.60x = 527,788.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,788.80/669.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.22

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