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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.72, 921.86 and 590.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.72, 921.86 and 590.76 is: 813.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.72 : 921.86 = 590.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.72/921.86 = 590.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.72x = 921.86 × 590.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.72x = 544,598.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,598.01/669.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.17

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