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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 669.74, 1,004.47 and 636.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 669.74, 1,004.47 and 636.82 is: 955.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    669.74 : 1,004.47 = 636.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    669.74/1,004.47 = 636.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    669.74x = 1,004.47 × 636.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    669.74x = 639,658.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,658.38/669.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 955.08

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