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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.66, 1,002.88 and 571.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.66, 1,002.88 and 571.60 is: 856.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.66 : 1,002.88 = 571.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.66/1,002.88 = 571.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.66x = 1,002.88 × 571.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.66x = 573,246.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,246.21/669.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.03

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