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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.74, 1,003.59 and 600.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.74, 1,003.59 and 600.89 is: 900.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.74 : 1,003.59 = 600.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.74/1,003.59 = 600.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.74x = 1,003.59 × 600.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.74x = 603,042.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,042.18/669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.42

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