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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.62, 1,005.80 and 515.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.62, 1,005.80 and 515.01 is: 773.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.62 : 1,005.80 = 515.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.62/1,005.80 = 515.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.62x = 1,005.80 × 515.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.62x = 517,997.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,997.06/669.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.57

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